Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis: An overview

Natalia O. Kuchuk, Jos N. Hoes, Johannes W.J. Bijlsma, Johannes W.G. Jacobs*

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Abstract

Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis (GIOP) is one of the most serious adverse effects of glucocorticoids. Despite guidelines on the management of GIOP, effective medications and fracture outpatient clinics, this condition remains under-recognized and under-treated. This review covers recent insights into mechanisms involved in GIOP, monitoring for adverse effects of glucocorticoids on bone and prevention and treatment of GIOP. Recent guidelines on GIOP are discussed and a research agenda is proposed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)311-326
Number of pages16
JournalInternational Journal of Clinical Rheumatology
Volume9
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2014

Keywords

  • bisphosphonates
  • bone mineral density
  • glucocorticoids
  • monitoring
  • osteoporosis
  • therapy

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