Bone biopsy: an ally in the management of fragility fractures in chronic kidney disease

Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have an increased susceptibility to fracture and this risk gradually rises as renal disease progresses. Chronic Kidney Disease–Mineral and Bone Disorder (CKD- MBD) encompasses the mineral, bone, hormonal and calcific cardiovascular abnormalities that develo...

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Main Authors: Francisca Aguiar, Catarina Meng, Luciano Pereira, Iva Brito, João Miguel Frazão
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Portuguesa de Reumatologia 2018-07-01
Series:Acta Reumatológica Portuguesa
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Online Access:http://www.actareumatologica.pt/files/article/1221_bone_biopsy_an_ally_in_the_management_of_fragility_fractures_in_chronic_kidney_disease_file.pdf