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Published in: Current Osteoporosis Reports 5/2019

01-10-2019 | Type 2 Diabetes | Biomechanics (G Niebur and J Wallace, Section editors)

The Effect of Type 2 Diabetes on Bone Biomechanics

Authors: Lamya Karim, Taraneh Rezaee, Rachana Vaidya

Published in: Current Osteoporosis Reports | Issue 5/2019

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

There is ample evidence that patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) have increased risk of fracture even though they have normal or high bone mineral density. As a result, poor bone quality is suggested to contribute to skeletal fragility in this population. Thus, our goal was to conduct a comprehensive literature review to understand how bone quality components are altered in T2D and their effects on bone biomechanics and fracture risk.

Recent Findings

T2D does affect bone quality via alterations in bone microarchitecture, organic matrix, and cellular behavior. Further, studies indicate that bone biomechanical properties are generally deteriorated in T2D, but there are few reports in patients.

Summary

Additional work is needed to better understand molecular and cellular mechanisms that contribute to skeletal fragility in T2D. This knowledge can contribute to the development of improved diagnostic tools and drug targets to for improved quality of life for those with T2D.
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Metadata
Title
The Effect of Type 2 Diabetes on Bone Biomechanics
Authors
Lamya Karim
Taraneh Rezaee
Rachana Vaidya
Publication date
01-10-2019
Publisher
Springer US
Keyword
Type 2 Diabetes
Published in
Current Osteoporosis Reports / Issue 5/2019
Print ISSN: 1544-1873
Electronic ISSN: 1544-2241
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11914-019-00526-w

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