Prevalence and risk factors of osteoporosis in kidney transplant recipients : dual energy x ray absorptiometry scan study
Joint Authors
Hamid, Isra Umar
Sinjari, Husayn Yusuf
Source
Issue
Vol. 15, Issue 4 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.267-270, 4 p.
Publisher
University of Babylon College of Medicine
Publication Date
2018-12-31
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background: Osteoporosis is one of the major bone diseases that affect kidney transplant (KT) recipients; it causes significant long‑term morbidity and increases the risk of fractures.
The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence and risk factors of osteoporosis in KT recipients.
Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study enrolled 70 KT recipients followed in the Nephrology Unit at Hawler Teaching Hospital, Erbil, Iraq, over a period of 6 months from December 15, 2017, to June 14, 2018.
All patients were subjected to comprehensive history, clinical examination, relevant investigations, and measurement of bone mineral density (BMD) in the hip and lumbar spines using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry.
A T-score of –1 to + 1 standard deviation (SD) indicates normal BMD whereas a T‑score of −1 to −2.5 SD was considered as osteopenia and T‑score of <−2.5 SD was regarded as osteoporosis.
Results: Osteoporosis was seen in 52.9% of the studied patients; statistically significant positive associations were detected between osteoporosis and low body mass index (BMI), diabetes mellitus (DM), second KT, pretransplant steroid treatment, and Vitamin D deficiency (P < 0.05), whereas no significant relationship was observed with age, gender, smoking, hypertension, and serum levels of calcium, phosphate, and parathyroid hormone.
Conclusion: Osteoporosis is common among KT recipients.
Low BMI, Vitamin D deficiency, DM, pretransplant steroid therapy, and second KT are the contributing factors.
BMD measurement at pre- and post-transplant period is warranted for early recognition and management of this condition.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hamid, Isra Umar& Sinjari, Husayn Yusuf. 2018. Prevalence and risk factors of osteoporosis in kidney transplant recipients : dual energy x ray absorptiometry scan study. Medical Journal of Babylon،Vol. 15, no. 4, pp.267-270.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-902607
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hamid, Isra Umar& Sinjari, Husayn Yusuf. Prevalence and risk factors of osteoporosis in kidney transplant recipients : dual energy x ray absorptiometry scan study. Medical Journal of Babylon Vol. 15, no. 4 (Oct. / Dec. 2018), pp.267-270.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-902607
American Medical Association (AMA)
Hamid, Isra Umar& Sinjari, Husayn Yusuf. Prevalence and risk factors of osteoporosis in kidney transplant recipients : dual energy x ray absorptiometry scan study. Medical Journal of Babylon. 2018. Vol. 15, no. 4, pp.267-270.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-902607
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 270
Record ID
BIM-902607