HIV-Infected Patients with Osteoporotic Fractures: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.
10.3904/kjm.2015.88.2.236
- Author:
Yeon Oh JEONG
1
;
Dong Won JANG
;
Yong Hwan KWON
;
Seok Weon KIM
;
Soo Yeon PARK
;
Bum Sik CHIN
;
Hyoung Shik SHIN
Author Information
1. Center for Infectious Diseases, National Medical Center, Seoul, Korea. hyoungsshin@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV);
Osteoporosis;
Fracture
- MeSH:
Bone Density;
Cardiovascular Diseases;
HIV;
Humans;
Incidence;
Korea;
Life Expectancy;
Mass Screening;
Osteoporosis;
Osteoporotic Fractures*
- From:Korean Journal of Medicine
2015;88(2):236-240
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The average life expectancy of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients has improved dramatically following the advent of highly active anti-retroviral therapy. However, this increased life expectancy has led to a greater incidence of non-acquired immune deficiency syndrome related diseases, including cardiovascular diseases and other malignancies. Increased bone fragility is also a significant concern, with the incidence of osteoporosis and osteoporotic fractures 3- and 2-times more likely, respectively, among HIV-infected patients. Bone mineral density screenings for osteoporosis will therefore become more important as the HIV-infected population ages. Here, we describe six cases of osteoporotic fractures in HIV-infected patients in Korea.