Development of Algorithm for Clinical Management of Sickle Cell Bone Disease: Evidence for a Role of Vertebral Fractures in Patient Follow-up

Development of Algorithm for Clinical Management of Sickle Cell Bone Disease: Evidence for a Role of Vertebral Fractures in Patient Follow-up

Sickle-cell disease (SCD) is a worldwide distributed hemoglobinopathy, characterized by hemolytic anemia associated with vaso-occlusive events. These result in acute and chronic multiorgan damage. Bone is early involved, leading to long-term disability, chronic pain and fractures. Here, we carried o...

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Main Authors: Lucia De Franceschi, Daniele Gabbiani, Andrea Giusti, Gianluca Forni, Filippo Stefanoni, Valeria Maria Pinto, Giulia Sartori, Manuela Balocco, Chiara Dal Zotto, Maria Teresa Valenti, Luca Dalle Carbonare
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
Sickle cell disease
bone densitometry
management
osteoporosis
vertebral fractures
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/9/5/1601

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