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Ariie T, Yamamoto N, Tsutsumi Y, Nakao S, Saitsu A, Tsuge T, Tsuda H, Nakashima Y, Miura T, Bandai Y, Okoba R, Taito S. Association between a history of major osteoporotic fractures and subsequent hip fracture: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Arch Osteoporos 2024; 19:44. [PMID: 38816657 DOI: 10.1007/s11657-024-01393-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024]
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PURPOSE A history of fractures involving the distal radius, proximal humerus, spine, and hip may be associated with the incidence of subsequent hip fractures in older people. However, a comprehensive summary of this association using a rigorous methodology is lacking. Our objective was to systematically review the literature and examine the association between four major osteoporotic fractures and subsequent hip fractures in individuals aged ≥ 50 years. METHODS We searched MEDLINE, Embase, CENTRAL, ICTRP, and ClinicalTrials.gov on February 15, 2023. The search included cohort or case-control studies investigating the association between these four types of osteoporotic fractures and subsequent hip fractures. We pooled the hazard ratios (HRs) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) using the random-effects model. We used the Quality In Prognosis Studies tool to assess the risk of bias in the included studies, and the grading of recommendations assessment, development, and evaluation approach to determine the certainty of evidence. RESULTS The selection process identified 48 studies for qualitative synthesis and 23 studies (2,239,217 participants) for meta-analysis. The overall methodological quality had a low risk of bias in 65% of the included studies. The association between a history of major osteoporotic fractures and subsequent hip fracture varied, with a high certainty of evidence for a history of proximal humerus and hip fractures (HR 2.02, 95% CI 1.75-2.33 and 2.86, 95% CI 1.92-4.25, respectively), moderate certainty for distal radius fractures (HR 1.66, 95% CI 1.53-1.81), and low certainty for spine fractures (HR 1.53, 95% CI 1.38-1.69). CONCLUSIONS In conclusion, a history of major osteoporotic fractures, particularly distal radius, proximal humerus, and hip fractures, is associated with subsequent hip fractures in older adults. Further research is needed to verify the association between a history of spine fracture and subsequent hip fractures. PROTOCOL REGISTRATION Open Science Framework ( https://osf.io/7fjuc ).
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- Takashi Ariie
- Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences at Fukuoka, International University of Health and Welfare, 137-1 Enokizu, Okawa-Shi, Fukuoka, 831-8501, Japan.
- Scientific Research WorkS Peer Support Group (SRWS-PSG), Osaka, Japan.
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- Scientific Research WorkS Peer Support Group (SRWS-PSG), Osaka, Japan
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hashimoto Hospital, Kagawa, Japan
- Department of Epidemiology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, Okayama, Japan
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- Scientific Research WorkS Peer Support Group (SRWS-PSG), Osaka, Japan
- Department of Emergency Medicine, National Hospital Organization Mito Medical Center, Ibaraki, Japan
- Human Health Science, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Scientific Research WorkS Peer Support Group (SRWS-PSG), Osaka, Japan
- Division of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shimane University Hospital, Shimane, Japan
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- Scientific Research WorkS Peer Support Group (SRWS-PSG), Osaka, Japan
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Jichi Medical University, Tochigi, Japan
- Medical Education Center, Jichi Medical University, Tochigi, Japan
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- Scientific Research WorkS Peer Support Group (SRWS-PSG), Osaka, Japan
- Department of Epidemiology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, Okayama, Japan
- Department of Rehabilitation, Kurashiki Medical Center, Okayama, Japan
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- Scientific Research WorkS Peer Support Group (SRWS-PSG), Osaka, Japan
- Akihabara Medical Clinic, Tokyo, Japan
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- Scientific Research WorkS Peer Support Group (SRWS-PSG), Osaka, Japan
- Division of Rehabilitation, Department of Clinical Practice and Support, Hiroshima University Hospital, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Scientific Research WorkS Peer Support Group (SRWS-PSG), Osaka, Japan
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Akita Rosai Hospital, Akita, Japan
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- Scientific Research WorkS Peer Support Group (SRWS-PSG), Osaka, Japan
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shimada Hospital, Shimada Social Medical Corporation, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health and Welfare, Prefectural University of Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Scientific Research WorkS Peer Support Group (SRWS-PSG), Osaka, Japan
- Division of Rehabilitation, Department of Clinical Practice and Support, Hiroshima University Hospital, Hiroshima, Japan
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Seyok T, Collins JE, Erikson SJ, Charles JF, Earp BE. Impact of an Outpatient Fracture Liaison Service on Osteoporosis Evaluation Among Patients With Upper Extremity Fragility Fracture. Hand (N Y) 2024; 19:256-262. [PMID: 36113071 PMCID: PMC10953516 DOI: 10.1177/15589447221120851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of implementation of an outpatient fracture liaison service (FLS) on completion rates of dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and screening labs including 25-OH vitamin D and parathyroid hormone (PTH) in patients with upper extremity (UE) fragility fractures. METHODS At our institution, 367 patients were treated in 2014-2015 for UE fragility fractures of the distal radius and proximal humerus before implementation of our outpatient FLS and 395 patients in 2017-2018 after implementation. Retrospective chart review was conducted to identify completed DXA scans within 2 years of fracture treatment and completed 25-OH vitamin D and PTH labs within 1 year of fracture treatment. RESULTS There were no statistical differences in the demographics of patients treated for distal radial and proximal humeral fragility fractures during the 2014-2015 and 2017-2018 time periods. Implementation of the FLS resulted in a 9.9% increase (P value = .021) in completed DXA scans within 2 years of fracture treatment. Completed 25-OH vitamin D and PTH labs saw a significant increase of 17.1% and 23.8%, respectively (P values < .001). CONCLUSIONS Implementation of an outpatient FLS can help to improve osteoporosis evaluation with completed DXA scans and 25-OH vitamin D and PTH labs.
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- Thany Seyok
- Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Orthopaedic and Arthritis Center for Outcomes Research, Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Division of Rheumatology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Liu G, Li L, Yang C, Wei L, Li T, Zhu L, Hu J. Hounsfield units predicts the occurrence but not the patterns of proximal humerus fracture in the elderly patients. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2023; 24:342. [PMID: 37131243 PMCID: PMC10155427 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-023-06442-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2022] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Increased incidence of fragility fractures of the proximal humerus has been reported. Proximal humerus Hounsfield unit (HU) measurements based on computed tomography (CT) scans of the shoulder can be used to evaluate bone mineral density (BMD). It is unknown whether HU values can predict the risk of proximal humerus osteoporotic fracture and /or fracture patterns. Therefore, the objectives of this study were to identify whether the HU value is associated with proximal humeral osteoporotic fracture risk, and whether or not it has an impact on the complexity of the fracture. METHODS We identified 60 + years old patients' CT scans between 2019 and 2021 according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. All patients were divided into two groups based on the presence or lack of a fracture in the proximal humerus, meanwhile, patients with fractures were stratified into simple and comminuted fractures based on the Neer classification. HU values were calculated within the proximal humerus and compared between groups using the Student t-test, and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was used to determine the ability of HU values to predict fracture. RESULTS A total of 138 patients with proximal humerus fracture (PHF) including 62 simple PHFs and 76 complex PHFs and 138 non-fracture patients were enrolled in the study. The HU values decreased as age increased among all patients. Both male and female patients with PHF had significantly lower HU values compared with non-fracture patients, the area under the curve (AUC) of the ROC curve for males and females was 0.8 and 0.723 respectively. Nevertheless, no significant differences were found between simple and complex fractures of the proximal humerus in the HU values. CONCLUSION Decreasing HU values on CT may be an early warning sign of fracture potential, however, it was not a predictive factor for comminuted fracture of the proximal humerus.
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- Gang Liu
- Department of Trauma Center, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Liuzhou Worker's Hospital, Guangxi, 545005, China
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- Department of Medical Imaging, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Liuzhou Worker's Hospital, Guangxi, 545005, China
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- Department of Trauma Center, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Liuzhou Worker's Hospital, Guangxi, 545005, China
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- Department of Trauma Center, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Liuzhou Worker's Hospital, Guangxi, 545005, China
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- Department of Medical Imaging, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Liuzhou Worker's Hospital, Guangxi, 545005, China
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- Department of Medical Imaging, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Liuzhou Worker's Hospital, Guangxi, 545005, China
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- Department of Trauma Center, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Liuzhou Worker's Hospital, Guangxi, 545005, China.
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Chandran M, Brind'Amour K, Fujiwara S, Ha YC, Tang H, Hwang JS, Tinker J, Eisman JA. Prevalence of osteoporosis and incidence of related fractures in developed economies in the Asia Pacific region: a systematic review. Osteoporos Int 2023; 34:1037-1053. [PMID: 36735053 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-022-06657-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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UNLABELLED Robust data on osteoporosis in the Asia Pacific region could improve healthcare decision-making. Osteoporosis affects 10-30% of women aged 40 + , and up to 10% of men in 7 developed economies in Asia Pacific. Fractures affect 500-1000 adults aged 50 + per 100,000 person-years. Policymakers and clinicians must address this problem. PURPOSE Osteoporosis and associated fractures result in considerable morbidity, loss of productivity, early mortality, and increased healthcare expenses. Many countries in the Asia Pacific (AP) region, especially middle- and higher-income economies, are faced with aging and increasingly sedentary populations. It is critical to consolidate and analyze the available information on the prevalence and incidence of the disease in these countries. METHODS We systematically reviewed articles and gray literature for Australia, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan. We searched PubMed, ScienceDirect, JSTOR, Cochrane, Google Scholar, and other databases for data published 2009-2018. We included articles with prevalence or incidence estimates for adults with osteoporosis or related fractures. RESULTS All locations had data available, but of widely varying quantity and quality. Most estimates for osteoporosis prevalence ranged from 10 to 30% for women ages 40 and older, and up to 10% for men. Osteoporotic fracture incidence typically ranged between 500 and 1000 per 100,000 person-years among adults aged 50 and older. Both outcomes typically increased with age and were more common among women. CONCLUSION Osteoporosis and associated fractures affect significant portions of the adult population in developed economies in the AP region. Governments and healthcare systems must consider how best to prevent and diagnose osteoporosis, and manage affected individuals, to reduce healthcare costs and mortality associated with fractures.
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- Manju Chandran
- Osteoporosis and Bone Metabolism Unit, Department of Endocrinology, Singapore General Hospital, Academia, 20 College Road, Singapore, 169856, Singapore.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Yasuda Women's University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul Bumin Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, Republic of China
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- UNSW Sydney and School of Medicine Sydney, Garvan Institute of Medical Research, St Vincent's Hospital, University of Notre Dame Australia, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Reduced Awareness for Osteoporosis in Distal Radius Fracture Patients Compared to Patients with Proximal Femur Fractures. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10040848. [PMID: 33669518 PMCID: PMC7922667 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10040848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2021] [Revised: 02/12/2021] [Accepted: 02/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Purpose: The present study is aiming to evaluate patients’ awareness to participate in further diagnostics for osteoporosis and to find out if there are significant differences with regards to fracture site. Methods: Patients at risk for underlying osteoporosis (female >60 and male >70 years) undergoing surgical treatment for a distal radius fracture (DRF) or a proximal femur fracture (PFF) were asked to complete a questionnaire assessing the awareness for underlying osteoporosis. Furthermore, dual-X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scans were analyzed. Results: Overall, 150 patients (w = 122/m = 28, mean age 79.9 years (±8.6)) were included, of these, 36 patients suffered a DRF and 114 patients a PFF. Of these, 68 out of the 150 patients (45.3%) considered that an examination was necessary, whereas in PFF patients the awareness was higher than in the DRF Group (41% vs. 32%). Conclusions: The patients’ willingness to undergo further diagnostics for osteoporosis was generally poor. DRFs are frequently accompanied by a lower limitation of quality of life compared to PFF, which might be causative for even poorer awareness in these patients. Especially younger patients (age 60–70 years) with a distal radius fracture seemed to underestimate osteoporosis.
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Skjødt MK, Khalid S, Ernst M, Rubin KH, Martinez-Laguna D, Delmestri A, Javaid MK, Cooper C, Libanati C, Toth E, Abrahamsen B, Prieto-Alhambra D. Secular trends in the initiation of therapy in secondary fracture prevention in Europe: a multi-national cohort study including data from Denmark, Catalonia, and the United Kingdom. Osteoporos Int 2020; 31:1535-1544. [PMID: 32185437 PMCID: PMC7360649 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-020-05358-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2019] [Accepted: 02/18/2020] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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UNLABELLED This paper demonstrates a large post-fracture anti-osteoporosis treatment gap in the period 2005 to 2015. The gap was stable in Denmark at around 88-90%, increased in Catalonia from 80 to 88%, and started to increase in the UK towards the end of our study. Improved post-fracture care is needed. INTRODUCTION Patients experiencing a fragility fracture are at high risk of subsequent fractures, particularly within the first 2 years after the fracture. Previous studies have demonstrated that only a small proportion of fracture patients initiate therapy with an anti-osteoporotic medication (AOM), despite the proven fracture risk reduction of such therapies. The aim of this paper is to evaluate the changes in this post-fracture treatment gap across three different countries from 2005 to 2015. METHODS This analysis, which is part of a multinational cohort study, included men and women, aged 50 years or older, sustaining a first incident fragility fracture. Using routinely collected patient data from three administrative health databases covering Catalonia, Denmark, and the United Kingdom, we estimated the treatment gap as the proportion of patients not treated with AOM within 1 year of their first incident fracture. RESULTS A total of 648,369 fracture patients were included. Mean age 70.2-78.9 years; 22.2-31.7% were men. In Denmark, the treatment gap was stable at approximately 88-90% throughout the 2005 to 2015 time period. In Catalonia, the treatment gap increased from 80 to 88%. In the UK, an initially decreasing treatment gap-though never smaller than 63%-was replaced by an increasing gap towards the end of our study. The gap was more pronounced in men than in women. CONCLUSION Despite repeated calls for improved secondary fracture prevention, an unacceptably large treatment gap remains, with time trends indicating that the problem may be getting worse in recent years.
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- M K Skjødt
- Department of Medicine, Hospital of Holbaek, Holbaek, Region Zealand, Denmark
- Department of Medicine, Hospital of Slagelse, Slagelse, Region Zealand, Denmark
- OPEN, Open Patient data Explorative Network, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford University Hospitals, Oxford, England
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- OPEN, Open Patient data Explorative Network, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
- Department of Public Health, Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacy, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- OPEN, Open Patient data Explorative Network, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- GREMPAL Research Group, Fundació Institut Universitari per a la recerca a l'Atenció Primària de Salut Jordi Gol i Gurina (IDIAPJGol), CIBERFES, Barcelona, Spain
- Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès), Spain
- Atenció Primària Barcelona Ciutat, Institut Català de la Salut, Barcelona, Spain
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- Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford University Hospitals, Oxford, England
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- Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford University Hospitals, Oxford, England
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- Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford University Hospitals, Oxford, England
- MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit, University of Southampton, Southampton General Hospital, Southampton, England
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- UCB Pharma, Anderlecht, Belgium
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- Department of Medicine, Hospital of Holbaek, Holbaek, Region Zealand, Denmark.
- OPEN, Open Patient data Explorative Network, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark.
- Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford University Hospitals, Oxford, England.
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- Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford University Hospitals, Oxford, England
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Piple A, Smith CT, Barton DW, Carmouche JJ. Proximal Humerus Fractures in the Geriatric Population Present an Opportunity to Improve Recognition and Treatment of Osteoporosis. Geriatr Orthop Surg Rehabil 2020; 11:2151459320935103. [PMID: 32704400 PMCID: PMC7361479 DOI: 10.1177/2151459320935103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2019] [Revised: 04/21/2020] [Accepted: 05/06/2020] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Introduction Osteoporosis remains an undertreated disease entity causing substantial morbidity and mortality. Proximal humerus fractures are a common sentinel fracture, providing an opportunity to intervene with antiresorptive therapy before more subsequent fractures occur. Despite the success of programs aimed to improve postfracture osteoporosis recognition and management, less than 30% of patients presenting with a fragility fracture are diagnosed or treated for osteoporosis nationally. Further elucidation of diagnosis and management of osteoporosis following humerus fracture is warranted. Methods This study is a retrospective cohort review intended to demonstrate the current state and clinical import of osteoporosis diagnosis and management following a humerus fracture at a large academic tertiary care center without an established secondary fracture prevention program. All patients 50 years of age or older who presented with a new humerus fracture between 2008 and 2014 were included. Outcome measures included: The initiation of antiresorptive therapy or screening before fracture, within the year following fracture, or not at all. Results One thousand seven hundred unique geriatric patients were seen for humerus fractures. Nineteen percent of these patients (n = 324) were already on an antiresorptive medication. Three percent of previously untreated patients were started on antiresorptive therapy during the year after their fracture, with 31 or 2% of untreated patients starting at any subsequent point. Seventy-six percent of patients (n = 1301) were never prescribed antiresorptive therapy. Discussion and Conclusion In the absence of a dedicated program to improve secondary fracture prevention following minimal trauma spinal fractures, recognition and treatment of osteoporosis in patients remained inadequate over time despite numerous calls to action on the topic in the orthopedic literature and public health initiatives. Undertreatment of osteoporosis puts patients at increased risk for additional fractures. This study underscores an opportunity to improve bone health by aggressively screening for and treating osteoporosis in geriatric humerus fracture patients.
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- Amit Piple
- Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Roanoke, VA, USA
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- University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, FL, USA
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- Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Roanoke, VA, USA.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Roanoke, VA, USA
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Kim DG, Seo GW, Nam HW. Trends in the Diagnosis of Osteoporosis in Patients with Distal Radius Fractures Based on a National Claims Database. J Bone Metab 2019; 26:247-252. [PMID: 31832390 PMCID: PMC6901691 DOI: 10.11005/jbm.2019.26.4.247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2019] [Revised: 10/21/2019] [Accepted: 10/31/2019] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Background A history of osteoporotic fractures is strongly associated with the subsequent osteoporotic fractures. To prevent subsequent fractures, the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis following osteoporotic fractures are very important. A distal radius fracture (DRF) is the second most common type of osteoporotic fracture in South Korea. We analyzed the rate of osteoporosis diagnosis within 6 months post-DRF. Methods We used data from the Korean Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service nationwide claims database from 2010 to 2016. International Classification of Diseases, 10th revision codes and procedures codes were used to identify patients aged over 50 years with newly diagnosed DRFs; the osteoporosis assessments of these patients were then analyzed. We used Cochran-Armitage trend test to examine trends in osteoporosis diagnosis. Results A search of database identified 77,209 DRFs in patient aged above 50 years of age from 2011 to 2016. Among these patients, only 19,305 (25.0%) underwent diagnostic examination for osteoporosis. The number of osteoporosis examinations increased slightly, but not significantly, every year (P=0.061). Conclusions Clinicians who treat DRFs shoulder also evaluated patients for osteoporosis after DRFs.
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- Dae Geun Kim
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Soonchunhyang University Gumi Hospital, Gumi, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Soonchunhyang University Gumi Hospital, Gumi, Korea
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- Data Science Team, Hanmi Pharm. Co., Ltd., Seoul, Korea
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Dworak TC, Wagner SC, Nappo KE, Balazs GC, Grimm PD, Colantonio DF, Tintle SM. The Use of Distal Ulnar Hounsfield Units to Predict Future Fragility Fracture Risk. J Hand Surg Am 2018; 43:1010-1015. [PMID: 29891269 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2018.04.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2017] [Revised: 02/28/2018] [Accepted: 04/11/2018] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE Distal ulnar Hounsfield unit (HU) measurements obtained from computed tomography (CT) scans of the wrist can be used to accurately screen for low bone mineral density. It is unknown whether HU measurements can also predict the risk of future fragility fractures. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine if the HU values of the distal ulna correlate to fragility fracture risk. METHODS An electronic database of radiographs at a single institution was searched for all wrist CT scans, obtained for any reason, between January 1, 2002, and December 31, 2008, to allow a minimum of 5-year follow-up. Manual measurement of HU on sequential coronal CT slices of the distal ulnar head was taken, and mean values were recorded. Previously determined cutoff values for the diagnosis of low bone mineral density were implemented to stratify patients as at risk or not at risk for future fragility fracture. Medical records were then manually reviewed for the occurrence of any future fragility fracture (hip, spine, proximal humerus, or rib). RESULTS There were 161 CTs in 157 patients and 34 fragility fractures in 21 patients, with a prevalence of 13.4%. The mean HU in the fragility fracture group was significantly lower (134.2 vs 197.1 HU). The percentage of low HU patients with fragility fractures was significantly higher (22.7% vs 3.8%). The odds ratio for fragility fracture in the low HU group was 7.4 (95% confidence interval, 2.1-26.2). Using previously determined cutoff values, the sensitivity and specificity of distal ulna HU values for identifying patients who would sustain at least 1 future fragility fracture were 85.7% and 55.2%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Patients with low distal ulnar HU were significantly more likely to sustain a subsequent fragility fracture. A determination of distal ulnar HUs represents a quick, simple tool to identify patients potentially at risk for fragility fractures. TYPE OF STUDY/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Prognostic IV.
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- Theodora C Dworak
- Department of Orthopaedics, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD; Department of Surgery, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD; Department of Surgery, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD; Department of Orthopaedics, Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD; Department of Surgery, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD; Department of Surgery, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD; Department of Surgery, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD
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- Department of Surgery, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD; Department of Surgery, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, PA
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Li M, Wang Y, Zhang Y, Yang M, Zhang P, Jiang B. Intramedullary nail versus locking plate for treatment of proximal humeral fractures: A meta-analysis based on 1384 individuals. J Int Med Res 2018; 46:4363-4376. [PMID: 30270807 PMCID: PMC6259395 DOI: 10.1177/0300060518781666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Objective The optimal surgical intervention on the treatment for proximal humeral
fractures (PHFs) remains uncertain. The aim of this study was to evaluate
clinical outcomes following fixation of PHFs by intramedullary nails or
locking plates Methods The Cochrane Library, PubMed, EMBASE, China Knowledge Resource Integrated
(CNKI), Chongqing VIP and Wanfang databases were systematically searched for
studies published between January 01, 1996 and December 31, 2016 that
investigated intramedullary nail vs. locking plate in the
surgical treatment of PHFs. A meta-analysis examined incision length, blood
loss, operation time, fracture healing time, Constant scores and
post-operative complications. The methodological and evidence quality were
also assessed by MINORS and GRADE system. Results From the original 1024 references, 20 studies involving 1384 patients met the
eligibility criteria. Analyses showed that intramedullary nails were
superior to locking plates in incision length, peri-operative bleeding time,
operation time and fracture healing time. However, there were no differences
between treatments in Constant score or post-operative complications. Conclusion Although the evidence quality was poor, the results suggest that compared
with locking plates, intramedullary nails may be a better choice for the
repair of PHFs.
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- Ming Li
- 1 Department of Trauma Rescue and Treatment Centre, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China.,2 Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China
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- 2 Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China
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- 3 Department of Orthopaedics and Spinal Surgery, Binzhou Centre hospital, Binzhou, China
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- 2 Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China
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- 2 Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China
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- 1 Department of Trauma Rescue and Treatment Centre, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China.,2 Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China
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Nguyen BNT, Hoshino H, Togawa D, Matsuyama Y. Cortical Thickness Index of the Proximal Femur: A Radiographic Parameter for Preliminary Assessment of Bone Mineral Density and Osteoporosis Status in the Age 50 Years and Over Population. Clin Orthop Surg 2018; 10:149-156. [PMID: 29854337 PMCID: PMC5964262 DOI: 10.4055/cios.2018.10.2.149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2017] [Accepted: 02/02/2018] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Bone mineral density (BMD) is the indicator of bone quality in at-risk individuals. Along with the fracture risk assessment tool (FRAX), a quick assessment of BMD from routine radiographs may be useful in the case of lacking X-ray absorptiometry data. This study aimed to investigate the correlation of cortical thickness index (CTI) and canal flare index (CFI) with BMD and FRAX and to evaluate their ability to predict femoral neck BMD (nBMD) and FRAX in the general elderly population. METHODS A total of 560 volunteers (age ≥ 50 years) who underwent hip-spine X-ray, BMD scanning and FRAX calculation were retrospectively reviewed. CTI and CFI were measured on anteroposterior radiographs and analyzed for their correlation with BMD and FRAX and for their ability to predict nBMD. The ability of CTI to predict osteoporosis status (OPS) and fracture risk status (FRS) was also investigated and the threshold values were calculated. All the analyses were performed separately on male and female subjects. RESULTS Significant differences in CTI, CFI, nBMD and FRAX between males and females were observed. CTI and CFI demonstrated significant positive correlation with nBMD and FRAX (all p < 0.001) in both males and females. CTI, height, and weight significantly predicted nBMD. CTI statistically predicted OPS and FRS, and the values of 0.56 and 0.62 were computed as CTI thresholds for males and females, respectively. CONCLUSIONS CTI was significantly correlated with nBMD and it predicted nBMD at good prediction levels. Therefore, CTI may be used as a supportive tool in the assessment of OPS and FRS besides BMD and FRAX in clinical practice.
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- Bao NT Nguyen
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Japan
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Kim JW, Ha YC, Lee YK. Factors Affecting Bone Mineral Density Measurement after Fracture in South Korea. J Bone Metab 2017; 24:217-222. [PMID: 29259960 PMCID: PMC5734946 DOI: 10.11005/jbm.2017.24.4.217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2017] [Revised: 11/08/2017] [Accepted: 11/18/2017] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Prior osteoporotic fractures are strongly associated with the subsequent fractures. To prevent this, the diagnosis of osteoporosis following an osteoporotic fracture is important. The measurement of bone mineral density (BMD) is the first step for the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis. Therefore, the purposes of this study are 1) to evaluate the rate of BMD measurement after osteoporotic fracture in Korean population; and 2) determine the associated factors with BMD measurement after fractures among Korean patients. Methods From database of Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service, we identified patients with osteoporotic fractures happened in 2010. The BMD examinations were evaluated by using procedure codes. We evaluated the rate of BMD measurement within 6 months after fracture according to gender, age group (10-year incremental), type of insurance, residency area (rural vs. urban), type of medical institute, department, history of depression, rheumatoid arthritis, medical history suggestive of secondary osteoporosis, osteoporosis-induced drug, and number of family members. Results During study period, about a half (53.9%) of patients with osteoporotic fractures had BMD measurement. Men, younger age, urban residency, and depression history were associated with low rate of BMD measurement. However, increasing age, use of glucocorticoid use, osteoporosis-inducing comorbid disease including rheumatologic disease, and osteoporosis-induced drug user were associated with higher likelihood of BMD measurement. Conclusions Our results showed that about a half of patients with osteoporotic fractures had BMD measurement in South Korea, and provided the basic information to encourage management after fracture by educating not only patient but also physician about post-fracture management.
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- Jin-Woo Kim
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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Newer trends in complex trauma and fracture nonunion. Injury 2017; 48 Suppl 2:S1. [PMID: 28802413 DOI: 10.1016/s0020-1383(17)30485-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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