Bone mineral density in ankylosing spondylitis
✍ Scribed by A. Sivri; S. Kilinç; Y. Gökçe-Kutsal; M. Ariyürek
- Book ID
- 105504752
- Publisher
- Springer
- Year
- 1996
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 377 KB
- Volume
- 15
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0770-3198
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The purpose of this study is to evaluate bone mineral density (BMD) and bone turnover markers in men with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and to determine their relationship with clinical features and disease activity. Serum carboxi terminal cross-linked telopeptide of type I collagen (CTX), osteocalcin
## Summary Osteoporosis is a well recognized complication of ankylosing spondylitis (AS). This study indicates that increased bone turnover, inflammation, and low vitamin D levels are important in the pathophysiology of AS-related osteoporosis, and that bone turnover markers (BTM) are valuable mark