A meta-analysis of fracture risk and bone mineral density in patients with systemic sclerosis.

Juan ChenLing LeiJie PanCheng Zhao

Published in: Clinical rheumatology (2019)

Patients with SSc have a significant reduction in bone mass, and these patients have an increased risk of vertebral fracture. The early monitoring of BMD in patients with SSc is recommended for the prevention of osteoporosis and fracture.Key points• SSc patients have a significant low BMD• SSc patients also have an increased risk of vertebral fracture.

Keyphrases

bone mineral density
end stage renal disease
systemic sclerosis
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
postmenopausal women
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
patient reported outcomes
interstitial lung disease
idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis