Table 2.
Bone changes in COPD
| Low BMD |
|---|
| Impaired bone quality |
| Decreased TBS |
| Increased cortical porosity |
| Low bone turnover |
| Suppressed bone formation |
Abbreviations: BMD, bone mineral density; TBS, trabecular bone score.
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