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Osteoporosis and inflammation
Paulo Gustavo Sampaio Lacativa1, Maria Lucia Fleiuss de Farias
1Departamento de Medicina Interna, Hospital Universitário Pedro Ernesto, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil. pglaca@yahoo.com <pglaca@yahoo.com>
Arquivos Brasileiros De Endocrinologia E Metabologia
|May 21, 2010
Summary
Inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis are linked to bone loss and fracture risk, independent of other factors. New treatments targeting inflammation show promise for managing this secondary osteoporosis.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Immunology
- Endocrinology
Background:
- Several inflammatory diseases are linked to increased bone resorption and osteoporosis.
- The pathogenesis involves osteoclasts, macrophage colony-stimulating factor, and pro-inflammatory cytokines like TNF-alpha and IL-1.
- This association contributes to a high fracture risk, independent of common risk factors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the association between inflammatory diseases and osteoporosis.
- To discuss the mechanisms linking inflammation to bone loss.
- To review current and emerging therapeutic strategies.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of inflammatory diseases associated with bone resorption.
- Analysis of the role of inflammatory mediators in osteoporosis.
- Evaluation of diagnostic indicators and therapeutic options.
Main Results:
- Rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, IBD, celiac disease, CF, and COPD are associated with bone resorption.
- Inflammation-induced osteoporosis is independent of factors like poor nutrition or glucocorticoid use.
- ESR and CRP are key inflammatory markers; densitometry timing requires disease-specific analysis.
Conclusions:
- Inflammatory diseases significantly contribute to osteoporosis and fracture risk.
- Understanding the inflammatory pathways is crucial for managing bone loss.
- Bisphosphonates are current standard, with biologics like denosumab and cytokine inhibitors offering future therapeutic avenues.
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