Effect of fracture on bone turnover markers: A longitudinal study comparing marker levels before and after injury in 113 elderly women



: Ivaska KK, Gerdhem P, Akesson K, Garnero P, Obrant KJ

Publisher: WILEY

: 2007

: Journal of Bone and Mineral Research

: JOURNAL OF BONE AND MINERAL RESEARCH

: J BONE MINER RES

: 22

: 8

: 1155

: 1164

: 10

: 0884-0431

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1359/JBMR.070505


In this longitudinal, prospective, and population-based study (n = 1044), seven BTMs were assessed before and after trauma in 113 elderly women (85 with fractures). Markers were not altered in the immediate postfracture period but were clearly elevated during fracture repair. Recent fracture should thus be taken into account when markers are used in clinical practice.



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