Impact of bariatric surgery on bone tissue

Endocrinol Diabetes Nutr (Engl Ed). 2019 Jan;66(1):62-68. doi: 10.1016/j.endinu.2018.06.009. Epub 2018 Sep 25.
[Article in English, Spanish]

Abstract

The important prevalence and morbidity of obesity has generated an increase in bariatric surgery. It has a positive effect in obesity-related comorbidities. However, it's detrimental to bone health. The underline pathophysiological mechanisms are complex and heterogeneous. The knowledge of these factors may lead us to develop an adequate therapeutic intervention.

Keywords: Bariatric surgery; Bone metabolism; Cirugía bariátrica; Fracturas; Fractures; Metabolismo óseo.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bariatric Surgery / adverse effects*
  • Bone Diseases / etiology*
  • Bone Diseases / physiopathology
  • Bone Diseases / therapy
  • Humans
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology*
  • Postoperative Complications / physiopathology
  • Postoperative Complications / therapy