Long-term trabecular bone score and bone mineral density changes in Chinese antiretroviral-treated HIV-infected individuals

ConclusionThis is the first study among PWH to evaluate the long-term impact of ART on TBS and BMD. At baseline, approximately 20% of patients had a normal BMD but impaired bone microstructure based upon TBS. For patients with 5 years of exposure to ART, there is a stabilization of TBS and BMD after initial nadir in the first 144 weeks. However, FN BMD, TH BMD, and TBS remained low at 5 years relative to baseline.
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research