Walking aids may be needed. A high-protein diet is necessary. The regular monitoring of calcium levels is essential. Estrogen-Progesterone combinations for postmenopausal women are administered. Also, Biphosphonates and growth factors may be used to treat the condition.
Surgical treatment is done for correcting any deformities or fractures of the bones.
Osteoporosis patients must be given prompt treatment and must avoid undue stress that may result in fracture of the bones. Physiotherapy and counselling are also important in the treatment of the disease. Prevention Treatment of the causative factors like endocrine disorders, and toxic drug use can help to prevent the condition in patients in whom the disorder arises because of these reasons. A diet rich in calcium can help reduce or prevent the bone resorption. Dietary calcium is absorbed better than calcium from supplements.