Imaging in osteoporosis in rheumatic diseases

Publication date: Available online 20 October 2016 Source:Best Practice & Research Clinical Rheumatology Author(s): Peter Mandl, Franz Kainberger, Mette Friberg Hitz Osteoporosis is a common comorbidity of all major rheumatic diseases, and manifests itself both systemically and locally. Systemic bone loss manifests because of several factors, primarily inflammation, immobility, and commonly used medical treatment for rheumatic diseases. Local bone loss manifests as periarticular demineralization and bone erosion due to local release of inflammatory agents and cytokines, which promote bone resorption. All these factors contribute to the phenomenon of arthritis-associated osteoporosis. This review summarized the currently available and used methods that play a role in the diagnosis and monitoring of osteoporosis and in the detection of osteoporotic fractures.

Source: Best Practice and Research Clinical Rheumatology - October 28, 2016 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research