The CKD epidemic is a worldwide public health problem, associated with premature death, increased morbidity. Renal transplantation is considered to be the best renal replacement therapy option for patients with advanced chronic kidney disease .After renal transplantation there is expected improvement in mineral bone status of patients. However , hyperparathyroidism completely resolves in only 30% of recipients within the first year post transplantation. In some studies, hyperparathyroidism in the post-transplant period was associated with increased cortical and trabecular bone losses and with higher fracture risk .
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