Management of Osteoporosis in Parkinson's Disease: A Systematic Review of Clinical Practice Guidelines.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Parkinson's disease (PD) is the fastest-growing neurological disorder globally. Defining features include tremor, muscular rigidity, bradykinesia, and postural instability, which in combination with nonmotor symptoms such as cognitive impairment and orthostatic hypotension increase the risk of falls. Along with low bone mineral density, fracture risk is high in PD.

Objectives

The aims were to identify and appraise clinical practice guidelines, consensus statements, and treatment algorithms containing recommendations for bone health in people with PD (PwP).

Methods

We systematically searched 4 electroninc databases (MEDLINE, Embase, Emcare, and Web of Science) (n = 78), in addition to the websites of organizations, societies, and professional bodies focused

SUBMITTER: O Breasail M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11952945 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature