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January 14, 2026Respiration0 citations

Assessing Bone Health in Young Lung Transplant Recipients with Osteoporosis Risks

Bone health in young lung transplant recipients – a retrospective study

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ALAviva LermanOSO. ShtraichmanYRYaron Rudman

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Retrospective study reveals high prevalence of low bone density and fractures in lung transplant patients, emphasizing screening needs.

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  • This study aimed to assess bone health among young lung transplant recipients.
  • Retrospective review of medical records for lung transplant recipients aged 18–50
  • Assessment of post-transplant low bone density and fractures
  • Analysis of treatment data for osteoporosis
  • 69% of lung transplant recipients underwent bone density scans within the first year
  • 23% showed low bone density immediately after transplant
  • 23% experienced post-transplant osteoporotic fractures, predominantly femoral neck and vertebral fractures
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Lerman et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6966e73513bf7a6f02bffca4https://doi.org/10.1159/000550456
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