scholarly journals High prevalence of vertebral fractures despite normal bone mineral density in patients with long-term controlled acromegaly

2011 ◽  
Vol 164 (4) ◽  
pp. 475-483 ◽  
Author(s):  
M J E Wassenaar ◽  
N R Biermasz ◽  
N A T Hamdy ◽  
M C Zillikens ◽  
J B J van Meurs ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Mineral Density ◽  
Bone Turnover ◽  
Fracture Risk ◽  
Disease Control ◽  
Vertebral Fractures ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Markers Of Bone Turnover ◽  
High Prevalence

ObjectiveTo establish the prevalence of osteoporosis, vertebral fractures (VFs), and non-VFs in acromegaly patients with long-term controlled disease and factors potentially influencing fracture risk.DesignCase–control study.Patients and measurementsEighty-nine patients (46% male, mean age: 58 years) were included. We studied VFs and non-VFs, bone mineral density (BMD), and markers of bone turnover. In 48 patients, BMD assessment was also obtained 7 years prior to the current study. To compare VF prevalence, data from a sample of the Dutch population (n=3469) were used.ResultsVF prevalence was 59% (men 64% and women 54%), significantly increased when compared with controls (odds ratio up to 6.5), and independent of the duration of disease control, BMD, markers of bone turnover, and acromegalic disease characteristics. Mean number of VFs per patient was 3.4±0.3 (range 1–8). There was no relationship between the number and severity of fractures, parameters of bone turnover, and follow-up BMD measurements. BMD did not change during prolongation of follow-up by 7 years of controlled acromegaly.ConclusionThere is a very high prevalence of VFs in acromegaly patients with long-term controlled disease, independently of BMD. In view of the significant morbidity and mortality associated with VFs in general and the inability of BMD to predict fracture risk in acromegalic patients, we propose to include VF assessment, for example by lateral conventional radiographs of the spine in the screening of patients with acromegaly, both at diagnosis and during follow-up after establishment of disease control.

scholarly journals Vertebral fractures and bone mineral density in patients with idiopathic hypoparathyroidism on long term follow-up

2016 ◽  
pp. jc.2016-3292 ◽  
Author(s):  
Himika Chawla ◽  
Soma Saha ◽  
Devasenathipathy Kandaswamy ◽  
Raju Sharma ◽  
Vishnubhatla Sreenivas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Mineral Density ◽  
Bone Mineral ◽  
Vertebral Fractures ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Long Term Follow Up

scholarly journals SUN-348 Growth Hormone Replacement in Adults During 8 Years Leads to Sustained Increase in Bone Mineral Density

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Juraj Payer ◽  
Martin Kužma ◽  
Daša Stojkovičová ◽  
Juraj Smaha ◽  
Peter Jackuliak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Mineral Density ◽  
Growth Hormone ◽  
Bone Mass ◽  
Bone Turnover ◽  
Single Center ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Gh Replacement ◽  
Turnover Markers

Abstract Introduction: Adult growth hormone deficiency (AGHD) is associated with lower bone mass and likely with increased risk of fragility fractures. GH replacement leads to increase in bone mineral density (BMD).However, only few studies longer than 2 years exist. Aim: To assess long-term effect of recombinant GH replacement on BMD and bone turnover markers duringperiod of 8 years. Patients & Methods: Prospective follow-up of all (N=63) AGHD patients at one single center. All patients with adult GHD followed at single center. All participants were replaced with daily injection of recombinant human (rh) GH in IGF-1 normalizing regimen according to Endocrine Society Guidelines. Every 2 years, lumbar spine (L-spine) and total hip (TH) BMD using dual X-ray absorptiometry on Hologic Discovery device, was assessed. All patients were assessed for bone turnover markers; carboxy-terminal collagen crosslinks (CTx) and osteocalcin (OC), and 25(OH)D levels. Deficiencies of other pituitary axes were treated if necessary. All patients were supplemented with 800 IU /day of cholecalciferol and 1000-1200mg/day of calcium as recommended by International Osteoporosis Foundation. Results: Study group consisted of 38 males and 25 females (35 with adult onset (AO) /28 with childhood onset (CO); mean age at diagnosis 25,1 yrs) AGHD patients. All patients ended 8 years follow-up period without any treatment discontinuation during this period. Treatment was well tolerated, without any serious adverse event. IGF-1 has reached the normal ranges during first 6 months and remains normal during whole study period documenting good adherence to treatment (average dose of rhGH=0,4 mg/day). Both, L-spine and TH BMD increased significantly after 8 years of GH replacement (+8 % for L-spine BMD, +7,7% for TH BMD, both p<0,01). The highest peak of BMD was observed after 6 years of treatment. CTx increased by 35% (p<0,05) and remain stable, and no significant change in OC was observed during study period. Levels of 25(OH)D increased by 32% (p<0,05) from baseline. No clinical fractures were observed. Conclusion: Long-term GH replacement in adult GHD together with sufficient levels of vitamin D levels led to increase in BMD and CTx. This study supported fact that GH has sustained effect on bone mass and bone turnover and is safe and well -tolerated for the long time period.

Biochemical Markers of Bone Turnover and Fracture Prediction

2003 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosemary A Hannon ◽  
Richard Eastell
Keyword(s):  
Bone Mineral Density ◽  
Bone Resorption ◽  
Bone Turnover ◽  
Fracture Risk ◽  
Bone Mineral ◽  
Biochemical Markers ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Risk Of Fracture ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Markers Of Bone Turnover

Low bone mineral density is a strong risk factor for fractures in the older woman. Biochemical markers of bone turnover may predict fracture risk independently of bone mineral density. High levels of bone resorption markers are associated with increased risk of fracture in both retrospective and prospective studies, although the evidence for bone formation markers and fracture risk is equivocal. For example, the risk of fracture is increased up to two-fold in women with elevated levels of several markers of bone resorption. Prediction models have been developed to predict the 10–year risk of fracture using bone mineral density and biochemical markers of bone turnover and these could prove very useful in clinical practice.

ASSESSMENT OF BONE MINERAL DENSITY AND MARKERS OF BONE TURNOVER IN CHILDREN UNDERGOING LONG-TERM ORAL ANTICOAGULANT THERAPY

PEDIATRICS ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 121 (Supplement 2) ◽  
pp. S118.1-S118
Author(s):  
Maria Avgeri ◽  
Helen Platokouki ◽  
Anna Papadopoulou ◽  
Kostas Douros ◽  
Spyridon Rammos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Mineral Density ◽  
Bone Turnover ◽  
Bone Mineral ◽  
Anticoagulant Therapy ◽  
Oral Anticoagulant ◽  
Oral Anticoagulant Therapy ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Markers Of Bone Turnover

Bone mineral density and bone turnover markers in patients with thyroid cancer and L-T4 suppressive therapy after 25 years of follow-up

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mingo Dominguez Maria Luisa de ◽  
Sonsoles Guadalix Iglesias ◽  
Maria Begona Lopez Alvarez ◽  
Guillermo Martinez Diaz-Guerra ◽  
Federico Hawkins Carranza
Keyword(s):  
Bone Mineral Density ◽  
Thyroid Cancer ◽  
Bone Turnover ◽  
Bone Mineral ◽  
Bone Turnover Markers ◽  
Suppressive Therapy ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Turnover Markers
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