Why do patients with urinary diversions have an increased risk of bone fracture? A systematic review on risk factors for osteoporosis and bone mineral density loss in this group of patients.

A Domínguez GarcíaJ Muñoz RodríguezJ Prats LópezE Casado BurgosS Cuadrench SolorzanoM E Zegrí de OlivarA Gavaldà GuillénX Serra Aracil

Published in: Actas urologicas espanolas (2024)

UD are associated with multiple risk factors for osteoporosis and bone fractures. Identifying patients at highest risk and establishing diagnostic protocols in routine clinical practice are essential to reduce the risk of fractures and the resulting complications.

Keyphrases

bone mineral density
postmenopausal women
clinical practice
body composition
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
peritoneal dialysis
risk factors
bone loss