Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is the gold standard method for measuring bone
mineral density (BMD) which is most strongly associated with fracture risk. BMD is therefore …

Obesity is a global health challenge that warrants effective treatments to avoid its multiple
comorbidities. Bariatric surgery, a cornerstone treatment to control bodyweight excess and …

Background Sleeve gastrectomy is an effective bariatric procedure; however, sleeve
gastrectomy-related adverse skeletal outcomes have been increasingly reported. High …

Background: The least significant change (LSC) threshold of 0.03 g/cm² is used to interpret
bone mineral density (BMD) scans in the general population. Our working hypothesis was …

背景压疮又称褥疮, 席疮, 对应现代医学压力性损伤, 是由于局部组织长期受压,
继而发生持续缺血, 缺氧以及营养不良, 导致组织发生溃烂, 坏死的外科疾病 …

Background Metabolic changes may occur following gastric surgery, which has been
reported to contribute to bone loss, osteoporosis and even bone fracture. However, the …

Background Bariatric surgery is an effective weight management solution that theoretically
reduces the risk of poor surgical outcomes associated with obesity. Prior bariatric surgery is …

背景超重和肥胖是多种慢性病的主要危险因素, 2018 年, 我国成年人超重/肥胖患病率高达50.7
%. 目前减肥手术是肥胖患者的治疗方式之一, 但其是否会增加骨折发生风险尚存在争议 …

Background Pressure ulcers, also called decubitus ulcers and bedsores, correspond to
pressure injuries in modern medicine, which is a surgical disease manifested by tissue …

Background Overweight and obesity are major risk factors for many chronic diseases, with
the prevalence of overweight/obesity among Chinese adults reaching 50.7% in 2018 …