Bone diseases

Patients with diabetes have an increased risk for arthritis, osteoporosis, and musculoskeletal pain, study findings indicate.

Li L et al. Clin Rheumatol 2018. doi: 10.1007/s10067-018-4185-0

The aim of this review is to provide healthcare professionals with evidence-based physical activity recommendations, and tips for implementing them in practice.

Ponzano M, Rodrigues IB, Giangregorio LM. Curr Treat Options in Rheum 2018. doi: 10.1007/s40674-018-0103-5

Puth MT et al. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2018; 19: 144. doi: 10.1186/s12891-018-2060-4

Ogata T et al. Clin Rheumatol 2018; Advance online publication. doi: 10.1007/s10067-018-4106-2

Quesada-Gomez JM, Bouillon R. Osteoporos Int 2018; Advance online publication. doi: 10.1007/s00198-018-4520-y

Vellucci R et al. Osteoporos Int 2018; Advance online publication. doi: 10.1007/s00198-018-4476-y

Osteoporosis is increasingly recognized in children due to the increased prevalence of disorders associated with bone loss. This review explores diagnosis and treatment considerations in this population.

Marrani E et al. Drugs 2017;77:679–695. doi:10.1007/s40265-017-0715-3

Alonso N, Calero-Paniagua I, del Pino-Montes J. Clinic Rev Bone Miner Metab 2017; 15: 37. doi: 10.1007/s12018-016-9226-0

Early and correct diagnosis is essential for effective therapy; this chapter explores the best approach for evaluating symptoms and making a comprehensive diagnosis of osteoporosis.

Bartl R, Bartl C. Bone Disorders. Springer International Publishing Switzerland, 2017. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-29182-6_16

An expert review of the manifestations of osteoporosis in childhood, recommendations for monitoring and prevention, and suggestions for when a child should be considered a candidate for therapy.

Ward LM, Konji VN, & Ma J. Osteoporos Int 2016;27:2147–2179. doi:10.1007/s00198-016-3515-9