Fractures in CKD patients: action plans should not overlook the prevention of falls!

In their recent review concerning the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of fractures in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients, Pimentel et  al.1 point out that the incidence of fractures increases according to CKD stage, with the highest relative risk in patients receiving chronic hemodialysis. The authors underline the high mortality and costs related to fractures in CKD patients and review clinical, biochemical, histological, and st ructural parameters related to bone fragility in CKD. The authors briefly mention but regrettably omit to discuss the occurrence of falls as a crucial determinant for fractures in hemodialysis patients.
Source: Kidney International - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research