Summary
There are many risk factors for osteoporosis, such as a sedentary lifestyle, poor sun exposure, tobacco smoking, family history and some medical treatments that cause osteopoenia. The evaluation of pathological fracture risk, related to osteoporosis, is mainly based on computerized bone densitometric analysis. Laboratory tests can be helpful in the diagnosis of osteoporosis secondary to other pathologies and in evaluating bone consumption in order to prevent further mineral loss. In this review we describe the different treatments available to prevent and reduce osteopenia.