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1. What is osteoporosis?
2. What is the magnitude of the problem of osteoporosis in Australia?
3. What is the relationship between bone density and fracture risk; are there any other useful predictors of fracture risk?
4. What diagnostic evaluations are needed in patients with presumed osteoporosis?
5. Is screening of the general population or high risk groups for osteoporosis effective or cost-effective?
6. What interventions are effective in preventing osteoporosis and osteoporotic fractures?
7. When should low bone density be treated?
8. What are the goals of treatment and how do you choose an appropriate management strategy for individual patients?
9. What is the optimal approach to follow-up and monitoring of treatment of the patient with osteoporosis?
10. What strategy should be employed when response to initial therapy is inadequate?
11. How can people suffering from osteoporosis-related injury and disability best be managed and rehabilitated?
12. What are the priorities for future research into preventing and managing osteoporosis in Australia, and how can such research be promoted?
References
Consensus panel
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