Bisphosphonates are effective prophylactic of early bone loss after renal transplantation

Transplantation Proceedings
E Nowacka-CieciuraM Durlik

Abstract

Rapid bone loss and fractures occur early after solid organ transplantation. We examined the preliminary results of a prospective study evaluating the efficacy of prophylactic use of bisphosphonates in renal allograft recipients. Bone mineral density (BMD) was measured at the lumbar spine and the hip by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry at 1, 6, 12 months. Alendronian or risedronian were initiated for patients with osteopenia or osteoporosis at 1 month who had no contraindications to bisphosphonates. The treatment lasted at least 6 months. Sixty-six patients were included in the study; 39 were treated with bisphosphonates (A), and 27 were drug-free (B). Presently, 24 group A and 13 group B patients have completed the 12-month observation period. In group A 53.8% (21) subjects had osteoporosis and 46.2% (18), osteopenia. Mean T-score L(2)-L(4) in group A at 1, 6, and 12 months were: (-)2.22 +/- 1.06; (-)2.07 +/- 1.25; (-)1.89 +/- 1.07, respectively. The T-score increase between 6 and 12 months was significant (P = 0.0014). The relative rise in BMD L(2)-L(4) between 1 and 12 months was 2.26%. In group B mean T-score L(2)-L(4) at 1, 6, and 12 months were: (-)0.26 +/- 1.34; (-)0.80 +/- 1.19; (-)1.2 +/- 1.59, respectively. The T-scor...Continue Reading

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