Association of Bone Mass, Falls, and Vertebral Fractures in Older Patients on Hemodialysis: The Role of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment - Takeaways - MDSpire

Association of Bone Mass, Falls, and Vertebral Fractures in Older Patients on Hemodialysis: The Role of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment

  • By

  • Suzan Abou-Raya

  • Mohamed Mehanna

  • Yasser Allam

  • Khaled Matrawy

  • Shimaa ElSaied

  • Anna Abou-Raya

  • May 6, 2026

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    Older hemodialysis patients with end-stage renal disease face increased risks of reduced bone mass, falls, and vertebral compression fractures.

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    CKD-Mineral and Bone Disorder significantly elevates fracture risk in elderly ESRD patients, affecting 33 to 66% of this population.

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    Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment is crucial for identifying risk factors for falls and fractures in older adults undergoing hemodialysis.

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    The study investigates the relationship between bone density, fall incidence, and vertebral fractures in elderly patients on hemodialysis.

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    Limited research has explored the interplay between bone mass, falls, and vertebral fractures in older hemodialysis patients.

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Association of Bone Mass, Falls, and Vertebral Fractures in Older Patients on Hemodialysis: The Role of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment

  • by Suzan Abou-Raya, Mohamed Mehanna, Yasser Allam, Khaled Matrawy, Shimaa ElSaied, Anna Abou-Raya

  • May 6, 2026

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