Screening for Osteoporosis in Nonagenarians: A Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As the United States population continues to age and advancements contribute to enhanced life expectancy, care for nonagenarians (adults aged 90 years and older) is as important as ever. A prominent concern within healthcare for the oldest old remains the occurrence of fragility fractures, and subsequent 1-year mortality, making prevention key. As it stands, current guidelines recommend initial screening for all patients aged 65 years or older without further guidance regarding age-related surveillance. The purpose of this scoping review is to better understand the current literature surrounding the benefits and shortcomings of osteoporosis screening and intervention among nonagenarians.

Methods

A comprehensive literature search following PRISMA guidelines was con

SUBMITTER: Mosher HA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12748049 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature