Osteonecrosis and highly active antiretroviral therapy during HIV infection: Report of a series and literature review

Authors
Calza, L Manfredi, R Mastroianni, A Chiodo, F
Citation
L. Calza et al., Osteonecrosis and highly active antiretroviral therapy during HIV infection: Report of a series and literature review, AIDS PAT CA, 15(7), 2001, pp. 385-389
Citations number
19
Categorie Soggetti
Public Health & Health Care Science
Journal title
AIDS PATIENT CARE AND STDS
ISSN journal
10872914 → ACNP
Volume
15
Issue
7
Year of publication
2001
Pages
385 - 389
Database
ISI
SICI code
1087-2914(200107)15:7<385:OAHAAT>2.0.ZU;2-1
Abstract
Osteonecrosis has shown an increased incidence in HIV-infected patients dur ing the last few years, and has been looked as a side effect of highly acti ve antiretroviral therapy, possibly related to hyperlipidemia. Five cases o f osteonecrosis were observed among over 1300 patients with HIV disease. Ac cording to our experience, novel antiretroviral regimens do not represent a constant risk factor for avascular necrosis of bone during HIV infection.