Bone Turnover Markers For The Diagnosis And Management Of Osteoporosis And Diseases Associated With High Bone Turnover

Bone turnover markers are biochemical markers of either bone formation or bone resorption. Commercially available tests are available to assess some of these markers in urine and/or serum by high-performance liquid chromatography or immunoassay. Assessment of bone turnover markers is proposed to supplement bone mineral density measurement in the diagnosis of osteoporosis and to aid in treatment decisions. Bone turnover markers could also potentially be used to evaluate treatment effectiveness before changes in bone mineral density can be observed.