[Osteoarticular complications of organ transplantations]

Osteoarticular complications can develop after organ transplantation and are responsible for high morbidity. In addition to infectious complications due to common or opportunistic germs, those that are the best known are complications related to glucocorticoid treatment, namely osteoporosis and epiphyseal osteonecrosis. More recently, other complications such as the effect of cyclosporine on bone metabolism and epiphyseal impaction have been observed. Still others are iatrogenic, due to the multiple drugs required following transplantation, and may affect the joints, the tendons or the musculature. Early detection and treatment of these complications play an important role in the quality of life of transplanted patients.