Timing of Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures in Lung and Heart Transplantation: A Longitudinal Study

Timing of Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures in Lung and Heart Transplantation: A Longitudinal Study

Bone loss and bone fractures are common complications after organ transplantation. Many factors contribute to the pathogenesis of transplant osteoporosis, such as bone disease preceding transplantation, immunosuppressive medications, and nutritional and lifestyle factors. This study aimed to assess...

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Main Authors: Carla Caffarelli, Maria D. Tomai Pitinca, Mario Alessandri, Paolo Cameli, Elena Bargagli, David Bennett, Antonella Fossi, Sonia Bernazzali, Stefano Gonnelli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-09-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
osteoporosis
vertebral fracture
lung transplantation
heart transplantation
bone mineral density
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/9/9/2941

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