Discordant pattern of peripheral fractures in diabetes: a meta-analysis on the risk of wrist and ankle fractures

ConclusionThe risk of fractures is increased in diabetes at the ankle and decreased at the wrist. The same pattern is observed in obesity. Although bone microarchitectural features are different in obesity and diabetes, the epidemiology of peripheral fractures is similar in both diseases suggesting that microarchitecture may not be the major determinant of peripheral fractures in these populations.
Source: Osteoporosis International - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research