Towards a diagnostic and therapeutic consensus in male osteoporosis

Summary The consensus views on osteoporosis in men are reported. Introduction Aworkshop was convened within a meeting on osteoporosis in men to identify areas of consensus amongst the panel (the authors) and the participants of the meeting. Methods A public debate with an expert panel on prese- lected topics was conducted. Results and Conclusions Consensus views were reached on diagnostic criteria and several aspects on the pathophys- iology and treatment of osteoporosis in men.