Early bone health assessment is indicated in Parkinson's: Risk factor analysis in a UK population-based cohort study
This paper presents the background, method and results of a study into Parkinson's and bone health, concluding that early bone health assessment is needed, along with an increase in anti-osteoporosis treatment.
- Publications
- Consultant
- Doctor (geriatrician)
- Doctor (gp)
- Doctor (neurologist)
- Doctor (other)
- Nurse (Neurology specialist)
- Nurse (Parkinson's nurse)
- Nurse (other)
- Physiotherapist
The study's main findings included:
- People with Parkinson's are more likely to fall, have bone thinning, experience fractures and undergo bone scanning before they receive a Parkinson's diagnosis.
- Bone thinning and fracture were more likely to occur in older people, women, more deprived areas and in White ethnic groups.
- Bone health was affected by Parkinson's in people with low risk of bone health issues.
The study concludes that people in early stage Parkinson's can experience falls, bone thinning and fracture, so it's important that bone is assessed early.
This publication was funded as part of an Excellence Network large project grant awarded in 2023.
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