Bone disorders after organ transplantation.
Three main bone disorders may occur after organ transplantation: epiphyseal impactions, avascular bone necrosis, and osteoporosis. Their main clinical characteristics, causes, diagnostic approaches, and therapies are discussed in this review.
Goffin
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Department of Nephrology, Université Catholique de Louvain, Cliniques Universitaires St Luc, Brussels, Belgium. goffin@nefr.ucl.ac.be
Devogelaer
J-P
JP
D001847:Bone Diseases / Q000145:classification / Q000453:epidemiology*; D001851:Bone Diseases, Metabolic / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D016377:Organ Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology