baseline measurement in osteoporosis

Last reviewed 01/2018

• bone mineral density assessment may be performed at the commencement of treatment for osteoporosis and then subsequently after more than 18 months on treatment (1)
• quantitation of urinary deoxypyridinoline/creatinine ratio to quantify bone turnover, initially, then whilst on treatment

Reference:

• (1) ARC.Hands On 2007;11:1-6.