Increased Prevalence of Radiological Spinal Deformities in Adult Patients With GH Deficiency: Influence of GH Replacement Therapy - Concepedia

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Increased Prevalence of Radiological Spinal Deformities in Adult Patients With GH Deficiency: Influence of GH Replacement Therapy

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2006

Year

Gherardo Mazziotti, Antonio Bianchi, Stefania Bonadonna, Monica Nuzzo, Vincenzo Cimino, Alessandra Fusco, Laura De Marinis, Andrea Giustina

Journal of Bone and Mineral Research

Abstract

This cross-sectional study reports high prevalence of vertebral radiological deformities in adult patients with untreated GHD. The replacement treatment of GHD leads to a significant decrease in fracture rate.

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