Bone health in Parkinson's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Parkinson's disease (PD) and osteoporosis are chronic diseases associated with increasing age. Single studies have reported associations between them and the major consequence, namely, increased risk of fractures. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the relationship of PD with osteoporosis, bone mineral density (BMD) and fracture risk.

Methods

A literature search was undertaken on 4 September 2012 using multiple indexing databases and relevant search terms. Articles were screened for suitability and data extracted where studies met inclusion criteria and were of sufficient quality. Data were combined using standard meta-analysis methods.

Results

23 studies were used in the final analysis. PD patients were at higher risk of ost

SUBMITTER: Torsney KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4173751 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature