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Effects of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy on Bone Mineral Density and Bone Metabolism in Chinese Patients with Obesity.

Xi ChenChunlan ZhangJingping LiWei LiuJingjing ZhangZhiguang Zhou
Published in: Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy (2020)
Based on the 12-month follow-up results, the BMD of the femoral neck and total hip was decreased in Chinese patients with obesity after LSG, while bone remodelling was active. This finding suggested that weight loss, a decrease in the VAT mass and an increase in bone remodelling may be correlated with a reduction in BMD.
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