JOURNAL ARTICLE
RESEARCH SUPPORT, N.I.H., EXTRAMURAL
RESEARCH SUPPORT, NON-U.S. GOV'T
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HIV and its effects on bone: a primer for rheumatologists.

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: As patients with HIV are living longer because of effective treatments, rates of comorbid chronic diseases such as bone complications are increasing. There is a growing body of literature showing increased rates of osteopenia and osteporosis in the HIV population. Less is known about the risk of fracture, as well as other bone complications, such as avascular necrosis (AVN).

RECENT FINDINGS: Increased rates of osteopenia and osteoporosis are seen in the HIV population, likely secondary to an interaction of traditional osteoporotic and HIV-specific risk factors, and possibly the effect of antiretroviral therapy (ART). There are conflicting recent data as to whether the decrease in bone mineral density seen in the HIV population, specifically with particular ART regimens, translates into an increased risk of fracture. Conflicting evidence emerges from recent studies exploring whether supplementation of vitamin D and calcium can prevent the bone loss seen with specific ART regimens.

SUMMARY: Bone disease is common in the HIV population, and will likely be a medical problem increasingly seen by rheumatologists. The role of ART regimens on bone complications such as fracture and AVN is unclear, and further research in this area as well as possible prevention strategies are needed.

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