Biochemical markers of bone turnover

A look at laboratory tests that reflect bone status

Clifford J. Rosen Dr Rosen is director, Maine Center for Osteoporosis Research and Education, St Joseph Hospital, Bangor, and research professor of nutrition, University of Maine, Orono.Correspondence[email protected]

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Alan Tenenhouse Dr Tenenhouse is director of the metabolic bone clinic, Maine Center for Osteoporosis Research and Education, St Joseph Hospital.

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Chemicals in serum and urine can serve as markers for monitoring bone loss, bone reformation, and the effectiveness of therapy in patients with osteoporosis. Although not yet well recognized or readily available, tests for these markers may prove preferable to densitometry in some settings or for some patients. In the future, biochemical markers may provide important information on fracture risks as well.

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