Pepin, Scott R.2009-05-062009-05-062009-05-06https://hdl.handle.net/11299/49804The information provided in this handout does not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Minnesota Medical School physicians and faculty. These materials are provided for informational purposes only and are in no way intended to take the place of the advice and recommendations of your personal health care provider. You use the information provided in these handouts at your own risk.A patient education tool describing osteoporosis, how diagnosis is made, and the prevention and treatment options. Bisphosphonate treatment is the usual pharmacological treatment. Bisphosphonates have been proven to be safe for long-term use up to 10 years; however, there is little data supporting the use beyond 5 years except in patients with a high risk for osteoporotic fracture.en-USosteoporosisbisphosphonatesDEXA scanOther