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    Osteoporosis
    • Osteoporosis
      • Pathophysiology
        • Fragility fractures
        • Pathophysiology reference
      • Classification
        • Primary osteoporosis
      • Secondary osteoporosis
      • Classification reference
      • Risk Factors
        • Risk factors references
      • Symptoms and Signs
      • Diagnosis
        • Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
        • Radiographs
        • Other testing
        • Diagnosis references
      • Treatment
        • Risk factor modification
        • Calcium and vitamin D
        • Antiresorptive medications
        • Anabolic agents
        • Other medications for osteoporosis
        • Monitoring response to treatment
        • Treating pain and maintaining function
        • Treatment references
      • Prevention
      • Key Points
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