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June 2019 PMID 30747906

Compared to limb pain of other origin, ultrasonographic osteodensitometry reveals loss of bone density in complex regional pain syndrome.

Bojana Bazika-Gerasch, Christoph Maier, Nina Kumowski, Carolin Fiege, Miriam Kaisler, Jan Vollert, Johannes W Dietrich

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The discussions reflect a moderate level of agreement and interest, with participants mentioning the link between hyperparathyroidism and CRPS and discussing how the research sheds light on underlying mechanisms, largely supported by technical language and references to related studies, which indicates active engagement with the topic.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the connection between CRPS, bone density loss, and secondary hyperparathyroidism, showing moderate agreement with the publication’s findings.

InterestModerate interest

Posts demonstrate a genuine curiosity about the mechanisms behind bone loss in CRPS, citing related biological factors and new research, indicating moderate interest.

EngagementModerate engagement

Discussions reference specific concepts like hyperparathyroidism and mention previous studies, reflecting a moderate level of detailed engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations highlight the potential for understanding and diagnosing CRPS more effectively, suggesting a moderate perceived impact on medical practice.

Abstract in brief

  • Ultrasonographic osteodensitometry (UBD) can detect bone density loss in patients with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), especially in the affected limb, which is difficult to measure with traditional methods like X-ray or DEXA.
  • Patients with CRPS show significantly lower bone mineral density and Z-scores in both affected and unaffected limbs compared to other unilateral pain conditions and healthy individuals, indicating both local and systemic bone metabolism changes.
  • The study found that shorter disease duration in CRPS correlates with lower bone density, and UBD proves useful for diagnosing and understanding bone alterations associated with CRPS.]
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Johannes W. Dietrich
@drjwdietrich.bsky.social · Bluesky

Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) goes along with secondary #hyperparathyroidism. Our group was the first to describe this. The mechanism leading to #sHPT is unclear, but it may contribute to the loss of bone substance in #CRPS. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30747906/ doi.org/10.1097/j.pa...

Jul 6, 2025 · 19 likes · 10 shares View post →
Johannes W. Dietrich
@drjwdietrich · X

@Stofskiftesygdo Interestingly, illness/stress is associated with elevated parathyroid hormone (#PTH) concentrations. This may explain our previous observation of #hyperparathyroidism in complex regional pain syndrome (#CRPS). https://t.co/DW4swqeHiC https://t.co/FMwXUUvbpt

Nov 4, 2022 · 5 likes · 3 shares · 1,143 followers View post →
Johannes W. Dietrich
@drjwdietrich · X

Our next paper to come: Loss of bone density and secondary #hyperparathyroidism in #CRPS: https://t.co/6MutODVmdV https://t.co/axkbbnhvyC

Feb 14, 2019 · 4 likes · 1,143 followers View post →
Johannes W. Dietrich
@drjwdietrich · X

Patients suffering from #CRPS have reduced bone mineral densitiy, but it is especially low at the affected side. https://t.co/6MutODVmdV | https://t.co/axkbbnhvyC https://t.co/Y7Zi6Wtaak

Mar 29, 2019 · 4 likes · 3 shares · 1,143 followers View post →
Johannes W. Dietrich
@drjwdietrich · X

#Ostepenia is a common complication of #CRPS. Is it caused by secondary #hyperparathyroidism? https://t.co/6MutODVmdV https://t.co/axkbbnhvyC https://t.co/9CJmKHdFBl

Apr 25, 2019 · 1 like · 1,143 followers View post →
Improve Thyroid Treatment
@campaign_itt · X

RT @drjwdietrich: @Stofskiftesygdo Interestingly, illness/stress is associated with elevated parathyroid hormone (#PTH) concentrations. Thi…

Nov 5, 2022 · 3 shares · 2,449 followers View post →

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Johannes W. Dietrich
@drjwdietrich.bsky.social · Bluesky

Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) goes along with secondary #hyperparathyroidism. Our group was the first to describe this. The mechanism leading to #sHPT is unclear, but it may contribute to the loss of bone substance in #CRPS. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30747906/ doi.org/10.1097/j.pa...

Jul 6, 2025 · 19 likes · 10 shares View post →
LouiseW
@Louisethyroid · X

RT @drjwdietrich: @Stofskiftesygdo Interestingly, illness/stress is associated with elevated parathyroid hormone (#PTH) concentrations. Thi…

Nov 7, 2022 · 3 shares · 131 followers View post →
Improve Thyroid Treatment
@campaign_itt · X

RT @drjwdietrich: @Stofskiftesygdo Interestingly, illness/stress is associated with elevated parathyroid hormone (#PTH) concentrations. Thi…

Nov 5, 2022 · 3 shares · 2,449 followers View post →
Mary S
@MaryS58459511 · X

RT @drjwdietrich: @Stofskiftesygdo Interestingly, illness/stress is associated with elevated parathyroid hormone (#PTH) concentrations. Thi…

Nov 4, 2022 · 3 shares · 637 followers View post →
Johannes W. Dietrich
@drjwdietrich · X

@Stofskiftesygdo Interestingly, illness/stress is associated with elevated parathyroid hormone (#PTH) concentrations. This may explain our previous observation of #hyperparathyroidism in complex regional pain syndrome (#CRPS). https://t.co/DW4swqeHiC https://t.co/FMwXUUvbpt

Nov 4, 2022 · 5 likes · 3 shares · 1,143 followers View post →
Johannes W. Dietrich
@drjwdietrich · X

#Ostepenia is a common complication of #CRPS. Is it caused by secondary #hyperparathyroidism? https://t.co/6MutODVmdV https://t.co/axkbbnhvyC https://t.co/9CJmKHdFBl

Apr 25, 2019 · 1 like · 1,143 followers View post →
Jan Vollert
@TimPnin · X

RT @drjwdietrich: Patients suffering from #CRPS have reduced bone mineral densitiy, but it is especially low at the affected side. https://…

Mar 29, 2019 · 3 shares · 686 followers View post →
Johannes W. Dietrich
@drjwdietrich · X

Patients suffering from #CRPS have reduced bone mineral densitiy, but it is especially low at the affected side. https://t.co/6MutODVmdV | https://t.co/axkbbnhvyC https://t.co/Y7Zi6Wtaak

Mar 29, 2019 · 4 likes · 3 shares · 1,143 followers View post →
Johannes W. Dietrich
@drjwdietrich · X

Our next paper to come: Loss of bone density and secondary #hyperparathyroidism in #CRPS: https://t.co/6MutODVmdV https://t.co/axkbbnhvyC

Feb 14, 2019 · 4 likes · 1,143 followers View post →