Your bone health
Osteoporosis treatment
Osteoporosis is manageable, usually through a combination of medication, lifestyle changes, and regular monitoring — tailored to you.
Treatment options
Managing osteoporosis effectively takes a comprehensive approach, combining medication, lifestyle changes, and preventive measures.
- Medications: May include bisphosphonates, denosumab, hormone therapy, teriparatide, or RANK ligand inhibitors
- Supplements: Calcium and vitamin D
- Lifestyle modifications: Regular weight-bearing and muscle-strengthening exercise, a balanced diet, and falls-prevention measures
Trabecular Bone Score (TBS) and treatment
Trabecular Bone Score® (TBS®) helps your healthcare provider assess your fracture risk more accurately and tailor your treatment plan accordingly. It can also track changes in bone quality over time, meaning your doctor can see how well your current treatment is working, and adjust course if needed.
Before starting treatment
It's essential to consult a qualified healthcare professional before beginning any osteoporosis treatment. Management should be personalised to your specific needs and medical history.
Only a medical professional can provide recommendations tailored to you. Self-medicating or changing your treatment without professional guidance can be genuinely dangerous. Always talk to your doctor first.
In this guide
Understanding osteoporosis
Symptoms
Risk factors
Diagnosis
Treatment
Prevention
Why early detection matters
Understanding TBS®
Find a TBS centre
TBS® is available in 90+ countries. Find a centre and ask if it can be added to your DXA scan.
Find a centreThis content is for educational purposes for healthcare professionals and does not constitute medical advice or clinical guidance. It is not a substitute for the independent judgement of a qualified physician or specialist. Diagnostic and treatment decisions must be individualised to each patient, based on their complete clinical picture, locally applicable guidelines, and the most current evidence, which are determinations only a licensed healthcare provider is positioned to make.
TBS® is available at imaging centres and clinics in 90+ countries. Ask your doctor whether TBS® can be added to your bone density scan.