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The incidence and prevalence of diabetes continues to increase, and proper understanding of the adverse effects on bone metabolism is important. This review attempts to discuss the pathophysiology of the… Click to show full abstract
The incidence and prevalence of diabetes continues to increase, and proper understanding of the adverse effects on bone metabolism is important. This review attempts to discuss the pathophysiology of the effects of diabetes and diabetic medications on bone metabolism and bone health. In addition, this review will address the mechanisms resulting in increased fracture risk and delayed bone healing in order to better treat and manage diabetic patients in the orthopedic clinical setting.
Keywords:
diabetes diabetic;
diabetic medications;
bone health;
effects diabetes;
medications bone
Journal Title: Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma
Year Published: 2019
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Journal Title: Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma
Year Published: 2019
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