Why does osteoporosis remain underdiagnosed and undertreated despite clear screening guidelines and effective therapies (Medscape AI)

Osteoporosis is frequently called the “silent disease” because bone loss is asymptomatic until a fracture occurs, contributing to low rates of recognition and treatment. Several interrelated factors—patient-, provider-, and system-level—help explain why osteoporosis remains underdiagnosed and undertreated despite established screening guidelines and effective therapies. https://www.medscape.com/ai-search?query=Why%20does%20osteoporosis%20remain%20underdiagnosed%20and%20undertreated%20despite%20clear%20screening%20guidelines%20and%20effective%20therapies&ecd=mkm_ret_260125_mscpmrk_endo_top-content_etid8050667&uac=148436CN&impID=8050667