10.26180/5b91b7333090c Neil Orford Neil Orford The effect of critical illness on bone metabolism and bone mineral density Monash University 2019 Intensive Care Osteoporosis Long-term outcomes Bone density Endocrinology Intensive Care 2019-03-14 02:58:34 Thesis https://bridges.monash.edu/articles/thesis/The_effect_of_critical_illness_on_bone_metabolism_and_bone_mineral_density/7056587 In the years after critical illness, survivors are more likely to experience disability and disease. The recognition, prevention and treatment of this is evolving. Loss of bone mass after critical illness may contribute to disability, because of an increased risk of fracture and death. This thesis investigates the relationship between critical illness, bone loss, and fracture, and proposes a study to prevent this from occurring.