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Osteopathy in mild adrenal Cushing's syndrome and Cushing disease

Frara S, Allora A, di Filippo L, Formenti AM, Loli P, Polizzi E, Tradati D, Ulivieri FM et al.

Best practice & research. Clinical endocrinology & metabolism, 2021

Abstract

Pathophysiology and effects of endogenous glucocorticoid (GC) excess on skeletal endpoints as well as awareness and management of bone fragility are reviewed. Cushing's syndrome (CS) increase the risk of fracture affecting prevalently bone quality. Bone antiresorptive agents (SERMs, bisphosphonates and denosumab) as well as teriparatide increase bone mineral density and in some instances reduce fracture risk. Awareness and management of bone health in CS can be improved.

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