Osteoporosis e infección por el virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana

Bone mass is lower in patients with HIV-1 infection than in healthy individuals and the prevalence of osteopenia and osteoporosis is higher. The incidence and prevalence of fragility fractures does not appear to be on the increase; however, as the HIV-infected population ages, an increase in fragility fractures can be expected. The causes that favor the occurrence of bone-related disorders are multiple and are related to HIV infection and its treatment.