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Peter Mandl1, Franz Kainberger2, Mette Friberg Hitz3
1Division of Rheumatology, 3rd Department of Internal Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, 18-20 Währinger Gürtel, 1090 Vienna, Austria.
Best Practice & Research. Clinical Rheumatology
|December 10, 2016
Summary
Osteoporosis commonly affects rheumatic diseases due to inflammation and immobility, leading to bone loss. This review covers diagnostic and monitoring methods for arthritis-associated osteoporosis and fractures.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Orthopedics
- Endocrinology
Background:
- Osteoporosis is a frequent comorbidity in rheumatic diseases.
- Bone loss occurs both systemically and locally in these patients.
- Factors include inflammation, immobility, and treatments for rheumatic conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review diagnostic and monitoring methods for osteoporosis in rheumatic diseases.
- To discuss the detection of osteoporotic fractures in this population.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of current diagnostic and monitoring techniques.
- Analysis of methods for detecting osteoporotic fractures.
Main Results:
- Arthritis-associated osteoporosis results from systemic and local bone loss mechanisms.
- Various methods are available for diagnosis, monitoring, and fracture detection.
Conclusions:
- Effective management of osteoporosis in rheumatic diseases requires understanding contributing factors.
- Accurate diagnosis and monitoring are crucial for preventing fractures.
Keywords:
ArthritisDual-energy X-ray absorptiometryOsteoporosisQuantitative computed tomographyQuantitative ultrasoundRheumatic and musculoskeletal diseasesMore Related Videos
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