Osteoporosis and vertebral and non-vertebral fractures are common in glucocorticoids (GC) treated patients. Oral GC treatment leads to bone loss, particularly of trabecular bone. The benefits of GC used in rheumatological and traumatological disorders are known but they would have possible ...
ABSTRACT Bisphosphonates are considered first-line agents in the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis based on extensive experience of use, safety, and proven efficacy in reducing vertebral, non-vertebral and femur fractures. However, post-marketing reports based on the treatment of millions of patie...
La osteoporosis inducida por glucocorticoides (OIC) es la causa más común de osteoporosis secundaria. La pérdida ósea se produce en forma temprana, en los primeros meses siguientes a la introducción de los glucocorticoides (GC), dependiendo de la dosis diaria. La patogénesis es multifactorial y el ...
