Osteoporosis and Haemophilia

Osteoporosis Screening in Adult Patients With Haemophilia and Influence of Physical Activity on the Prevalence of Osteoporosis

The aim of this study is to evaluate the prevalence of osteoporosis in adult patients with haemophilia.

The aim of this study is to evaluate the prevalence of osteoporosis in adult patients with haemophilia. Subsequently, the ascertained prevalence of osteoporosis in patients with haemophilia will be compared to the latest published data of osteoporosis in Germany. Furthermore, the impact of severity of haemophilia, comorbidities as well as the role of both physical activity and individual joint condition as influencing factors on the presence of osteoporosis will be analysed by this study.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adult patients (≥ 18 years of age) suffering from mild (FVIII or IX >5 %), moderate (FVIII or IX 1-5 %) or severe (FVIII or IX <1 %) haemophilia A or B
• Submitted written consent to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients suffering from other bleeding diseases
• PWH without written consent
• PWH < 18 years of age
• Secondary osteoporosis