Cortet Bernard
Département universitaire de rhumatologie, EA 4032, CHU de Lille (59).
Presse Med. 2006 Oct;35(10 Pt 2):1540-2. doi: 10.1016/s0755-4982(06)74848-5.
Malignant or metabolic causes of low bone mineral density must be sought after either a fragility fracture or the discovery of low bone density measurements. Laboratory tests for calcium and phosphate metabolism are normal in osteoporosis. Vitamin D deficiency is frequent and requires supplementation. Markers of bone remodeling can be useful in cases where the treatment decision is difficult.
