Osteoporosis in Rheumatic Diseases

Giovanni Adami(University of Verona), Angelo Fassio(University of Verona), Maurizio Rossini(University of Verona), Cristian Caimmi(University of Verona), Alessandro Giollo(University of Verona), Giovanni Orsolini(University of Verona), Ombretta Viapiana(University of Verona), Davide Gatti(University of Verona)
International Journal of Molecular Sciences
November 22, 2019
10.3390/ijms20235867
Cited by 161Open Access
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Abstract

Osteoporosis is a chronic disease characterized by an increased risk of fragility fracture. Patients affected by rheumatic diseases are at greater risk of developing osteoporosis. The purpose of the present review is to discuss the pathogenesis, epidemiology, and treatment of osteoporosis in patients affected by rheumatic diseases with special focus for rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, spondyloarthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, systemic sclerosis, vasculitides, Sjogren syndrome, and crystal-induced arthritis.

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