[QOL and ADL assessement for patients with osteoporotic fractures].

Osteoporosis is characterized by fragile bone with decreased bone mass, resulting in fractures of vertebra, hip, distal radius and proximal humerus. Spinal deformities caused by multiple compression fractures and walking disability after hip fracture induce decreased QOL and limited ADL in elderly patients with osteoporosis. The goal of treatment for patients with osteoporosis is to improve ADL and QOL.