Recommendations by the Spanish Society of Rheumatology on Osteoporosis

Abstract

Objective: To update the recommendations on osteoporosis (OP) of the Spanish Society of Rheumatology (SER) based on the best possible evidence.

Methods: A panel of nine expert rheumatologists in OP was created, previously selected by the SER through an open call. The phases of the work were: identification of the key areas for updating the previous consensus, analysis and synthesis of the scientific evidence (using the SIGN levels of evidence) and formulation of recommendations based on this evidence and consensus techniques.

Results: This revision of the recommendations implies an update in the diagnostic evaluation and treatment of OP. It proposes some criteria to consider the high risk of fracture and some indications to start treatment. The recommendations also address issues related to the safety of treatments and the management of special situations such as inflammatory diseases and treatment with glucocorticoids.

Conclusions: We present an update of SER recommendations on OP.

Keywords: Diagnosis; Diagnóstico, Tratamiento; Fractura; Fracture; Osteoporosis; Recomendaciones; Recommendations; Sociedad Española de Reumatología; Spanish Society of Rheumatology; Treatment.