Osteoporosis and spinal fractures in men with prostate cancer: risk factors and effects of androgen deprivation therapy.

Purpose: We determined the risk factors for osteoporosis and spinal fractures in men with prostate cancer receiving androgen deprivation therapy.

Materials And Methods: We performed a retrospective analysis of 87 consecutive men with prostate cancer receiving androgen deprivation therapy referred for evaluation of osteoporosis. Data were comprised of lateral thoracolumbar radiographs, bone densitometry, serum biochemistry and a detailed assessment of osteoporotic risk factors.