Impact of spinal kyphosis on gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms in patients with osteoporosis

摘要

Summary Spinal kyphosis has been speculated to participate in the increased frequency of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in patients with osteoporosis. The present study provides further evidence that increases in lumbar kyphosis and number of vertebral fractures represent very important risk factors for GERD in patients with osteoporosis.