Hip fractures after stroke and their prevention.
Increased fracture risk is a recognized complication following stroke. Bone loss following a hemiplegic stroke has been proposed as a major risk factor for post-stroke hip fracture, with a recent focus on the development of novel therapeutic measures to prevent bone loss and fractures after stroke. We briefly review the literature on the epidemiology and pathophysiology of bone loss and hip fracture after stroke, and then critically review recent studies on preventive strategies.
Myint
P K
PK
Lewin Stroke and Rehabilitation Unit, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, UK. pkyawmyint@aol.com
Poole
K E S
KE
Warburton
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EA
D000368:Aged; D050071:Bone Density Conservation Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004164:Diphosphonates / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006620:Hip Fractures / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D020521:Stroke / Q000150:complications*; D000071939:Stroke Rehabilitation; D014803:Vitamin B Complex / Q000627:therapeutic use
D050071:Bone Density Conservation Agents; D004164:Diphosphonates; D014803:Vitamin B Complex