Are we responding effectively to bone mineral density loss and fracture risks in people with epilepsy?

摘要

A 2007 study performed at Montefiore Medical Center (Bronx, NY) identified high prevalence of reduced bone density in an urban population of patients with epilepsy and suggested that bone mineralization screenings should be regularly performed for these patients. We conducted a long‐term follow‐up study to determine whether bone mineral density (BMD) loss, osteoporosis, and fractures have been successfully treated or prevented.