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Xia P, Jiang Y, Cai F, Peng S, Xu Z. Construction and verification of risk prediction model of osteoporotic fractures in patients with osteoporosis in China. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1380218. [PMID: 38577290 PMCID: PMC10991724 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1380218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024] Open
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Objective To explore the influencing factors of osteoporotic fractures (OPF) in patients with osteoporosis, construct a prediction model, and verify the model internally and externally, so as to provide reference for early screening and intervention of OPF in patients with osteoporosis. Methods Osteoporosis patients in the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University were selected, and the medical records of patients were consulted through the Hospital Information System (HIS) and the data management platform of osteoporosis patients, so as to screen patients who met the criteria for admission and discharge and collect data. SPSS 26.0 software was used for single factor analysis to screen statistically significant variables (p < 0.05). The influencing factors of OPF were determined by multivariate analysis, and a binary Logistic regression model was established according to the results of multivariate analysis. Hosmer-Lemeshow (H-L) goodness of fit and receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) were used to test the model's efficiency, and Stata 16.0 software was used to verify the Bootstrap model, draw the model calibration curve, clinical applicability curve and nomogram. Results In this study, the data of modeling set and verification set were 1,435 and 580, respectively. There were 493 (34.4%) cases with OPF and 942 (65.6%) cases without OPF in the modeling set. There were 204 (35.2%) cases with OPF and 376 (64.8%) cases without OPF. The variables with statistically significant differences in univariate analysis are Age, BMI, History of falls, Usage of glucocorticoid, ALP, Serum Calcium, BMD of lumbar, BMD of feminist neck, T value of feminist neck, BMD of total hip and T value of total hip. The area under ROC curve of the risk prediction model constructed this time is 0.817 [95%CI (0.794 ~ 0.839)], which shows that the model has a good discrimination in predicting the occurrence of OPF. The optimal threshold of the model is 0.373, the specificity is 0.741, the sensitivity is 0.746, and the AUC values of the modeling set and the verification set are 0.8165 and 0.8646, respectively. The results of Hosmer and Lemeshow test are modeling set: (χ2 = 6.551, p = 0.586); validation set: [(χ2 = 8.075, p = 0.426)]. The calibration curve of the model shows that the reference line of the fitted curve and the calibration curve is highly coincident, and the model has a good calibration degree for predicting the occurrence of fractures. The net benefit value of the risk model of osteoporosis patients complicated with OPF is high, which shows that the model is effective. Conclusion In this study, a OPF risk prediction model is established and its prediction efficiency is verified, which can help identify the high fracture risk subgroup of osteoporosis patients in order to choose stronger intervention measures and management.
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- Peifang Xia
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Graduate School, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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Wang SH, Chang CW, Chai SW, Huang TS, Soong R, Lau NC, Chien CY. Surgical intervention may provides better outcomes for hip fracture in nonagenarian patients: A retrospective observational study. Heliyon 2024; 10:e25151. [PMID: 38322977 PMCID: PMC10844277 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2023] [Revised: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/08/2024] Open
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Background Hip fracture is a common disease in the elderly. Among these patients, surgical intervention for hip fracture should be carefully considered because of old age and multiple comorbidities. There are still insufficient comparisons between nonagenarian patients treated with surgery and those treated non-surgically. We studied hip fracture nonagenarian patients to compare the different outcomes between surgical and non-surgical treatments. Materials and methods Nonagenarian patients visiting the emergency department with hip fractures between March 2010 and December 2020 were identified. Overall survival was estimated using multivariate Cox proportional hazards models. The mortality rates, the length of hospital stay, complication and readmission rates were also recorded. Results A total of 173 patients who underwent surgery and 32 who received conservative treatments were included. The median survival time was 58.47 months in the OP group, which was significantly higher than the 24.28 months in the non-OP group. After adjusting for covariates, including age, sex, Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI), injury severity score, and fracture type, the risk of death was reduced by surgery (hazard ratio [HR] = 0.427; 95 % confidence interval [CI]: 0.207-0.882; p = 0.021). CCI was also an independent risk factor for poor survival rate (HR = 1.3; 95 % CI: 1.115-1.515; p = 0.001). After adjusting for several factors, surgery within 48 h improved overall survival (HR: 2.518; 95 % CI: 1.299-4.879; p = 0.006) in operative group. Conclusion Our study suggests that surgical treatment may provide better survival for nonagenarian patients with hip fractures than non-operation, especially patients with less concurrent comorbidities.
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- Suo-Hsien Wang
- Department of Surgery, New Taipei Municipal Tucheng Hospital, New Taipei City, 23652, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung, Taiwan
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- Department of General Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung, Taiwan
- Department of General Surgery, Jen Ai Hospital, Taichung, 400, Taiwan
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- Department of General Surgery, Jen Ai Hospital, Taichung, 400, Taiwan
- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, 333, Taiwan
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- Division of Transplantation, Department of Surgery, Taipei Municipal Wan-Fang Hospital, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung, Taiwan
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- Department of General Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung, Taiwan
- Institute of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan
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Rühling S, Schwarting J, Froelich MF, Löffler MT, Bodden J, Hernandez Petzsche MR, Baum T, Wostrack M, Aftahy AK, Seifert-Klauss V, Sollmann N, Zimmer C, Kirschke JS, Tollens F. Cost-effectiveness of opportunistic QCT-based osteoporosis screening for the prediction of incident vertebral fractures. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1222041. [PMID: 37576975 PMCID: PMC10422975 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1222041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023] Open
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Objectives Opportunistic quantitative computed tomography (oQCT) derived from non-dedicated routine CT has demonstrated high accuracy in diagnosing osteoporosis and predicting incident vertebral fractures (VFs). We aimed to investigate the cost-effectiveness of oQCT screening compared to dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) as the standard of care for osteoporosis screening. Methods Three screening strategies ("no osteoporosis screening", "oQCT screening", and "DXA screening") after routine CT were simulated in a state-transition model for hypothetical cohorts of 1,000 patients (women and men aged 65 years) over a follow-up period of 5 years (base case). The primary outcomes were the cumulative costs and the quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) estimated from a U.S. health care perspective for the year 2022. Cost-effectiveness was assessed based on a willingness-to-pay (WTP) threshold of $70,249 per QALY. The secondary outcome was the number of prevented VFs. Deterministic and probabilistic sensitivity analyses were conducted to test the models' robustness. Results Compared to DXA screening, oQCT screening increased QALYs in both sexes (additional 2.40 per 1,000 women and 1.44 per 1,000 men) and resulted in total costs of $3,199,016 and $950,359 vs. $3,262,934 and $933,077 for women and men, respectively. As a secondary outcome, oQCT screening prevented 2.6 and 2.0 additional VFs per 1,000 women and men, respectively. In the probabilistic sensitivity analysis, oQCT screening remained cost-effective in 88.3% (women) and 90.0% (men) of iterations. Conclusion oQCT screening is a cost-effective ancillary approach for osteoporosis screening and has the potential to prevent a substantial number of VFs if considered in daily clinical practice.
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- Sebastian Rühling
- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, School of Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, School of Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University Medical Centre Mannheim, Medical Faculty Mannheim-University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, School of Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Medical Center Freiburg, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, School of Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, School of Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, School of Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, School of Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, School of Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
- TUM-Neuroimaging Center, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Ulm, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, School of Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, School of Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University Medical Centre Mannheim, Medical Faculty Mannheim-University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany
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Putzeys G, Dekeyser T, Garré P, Chesser T, Pottel H. Posterior pelvic ring involvement detected with CT taken within a week of admission in acute fragility fractures of the pelvis (FFP) does not predict failure of conservative treatment: a retrospective cohort study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2023; 24:320. [PMID: 37087474 PMCID: PMC10122380 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-023-06439-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2022] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 04/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Acute low energy pubic rami fractures in the elderly receive primarily conservative treatment. There is debate to what extent posterior ring involvement, which is detected superiorly by CT compared to X-ray, has an impact on outcome and may require modified treatment. We want to demonstrate if posterior ring involvement has an influence on different types of outcome in primarily conservatively treated acute FFP, questioning the usefulness of early CT. Additionally we analysed the early fracture pattern in cases where conservative treatment failed with need for secondary surgery. METHODS A retrospective cohort study of 155 consecutive patients, recruited between 2009 and 2016, aged over 65 years diagnosed with an acute LE-PFr on X-ray at the emergency department of a single, level-one trauma centre and receiving an early CT. A set of outcome parameters was compared between patients with an isolated pubic rami fracture (CTia) and patients who had a combined posterior pelvic ring fracture (CTcp). RESULTS There were 155 patients of whom 85.2% were female with a mean age of 83 years. 76.8% of patients living at home returned home and 15.5% moved to a nursing home. Mortality rate during hospitalisation was 6.4% and 14.8% at one year post-trauma. Secondary fracture displacement occurred in 22.6%. Secondary surgery was performed in 6 cases (3.9%). Median hospitalisation length of stay was 21 days (range 0 to 112 days). There was no significant association between the subgroups and change in residential status (p = 0.65), complications during hospitalisation (p = 0.75), mortality rate during admission (p = 0.75) and at 1 year (p = 0.88), readmission within 30 days (p = 0.46) and need for secondary surgery (p = 0.2). There was a significant increased median length of stay (p = 0.011) and rate of secondary displacement (p = 0.015) in subgroup CTcp. Secondary displacement had no impact on in-hospital complications (p = 0.7) nor mortality rate during admission (p = 0.79) or at 1 year (0.77). Early CT in patients who underwent secondary surgery showed stable B2.1 lesions in 4 of 6 cases. CONCLUSIONS Our data suggest that early CT in patients with conservatively treated acute LE-PFr in order to detect posterior lesions, has limited value in predicting failure of conservative treatment.
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- Guy Putzeys
- Orthopedic and Trauma Department, AZ Groeninge hospital, Kortrijk, Belgium.
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- Department of data management, AZ Groeninge hospital, Kortrijk, Belgium
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, KULeuven KULAK, Kortrijk, Belgium
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Wu H, Lv Y, Wei F, Li C, Ge W, Du W. Comparative analysis of anti-osteoporosis efficacy in Radix Dipsaci before and after processing with salt based on spectrum-effect relationship. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2022; 221:115078. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2022.115078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2022] [Revised: 09/23/2022] [Accepted: 09/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Tsai SHL, Hu CW, Shao SC, Tischler EH, Obisesan OH, Vervoort D, Chen WC, Hu JR, Kuo LT. Comparative Risks of Fracture Among Direct Oral Anticoagulants and Warfarin: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis. Front Cardiovasc Med 2022; 9:896952. [PMID: 35677694 PMCID: PMC9168033 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.896952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2022] [Accepted: 04/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Importance Previous studies have shown the effectiveness and safety of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), including lower fracture risks, compared to warfarin. However, direct or indirect comparisons between different DOACs are scarce in the literature. Objective This study aims to compare fracture risks among different DOACs and warfarin, including apixaban, rivaroxaban, dabigatran, and edoxaban, in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) or venous thromboembolism (VTE). Methods We searched PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane CENTRAL, and Web of Science for randomized controlled trials and cohort studies comparing the fracture risks among patients who used warfarin or DOACs, up to March 2021. Two authors extracted data and appraised the risk of bias of included studies. The primary outcome was fracture risk. We performed pairwise meta-analyses to compare differences between medications and network meta-analyses using frequentist random-effects models to compare through indirect evidence. We used surface under the cumulative ranking curve (SUCRA) and mean ranks to determine the probability of a DOAC ranking best in terms of fracture risk. Results Thirty-one studies were included in the final analysis. Twenty-four randomized controlled trials and seven cohort studies with 455,343 patients were included in the systematic review and network meta-analysis. Compared to warfarin, the risk of any fractures was lowest with apixaban [relative risk (RR) = 0.59; 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.48-0.73], followed by rivaroxaban (RR: 0.72; 95% CI: 0.60-0.86), edoxaban (RR: 0.88; 95% CI: 0.62-1.23), and dabigatran (RR = 0.90; 95% CI: 0.75-1.07). No substantial inconsistency between direct and indirect evidence was detected for all outcomes. Conclusions All DOACs were safer than warfarin concerning the risk of fracture; however, apixaban had the lowest relative risk of fracture within the class of DOACs. Further head-to-head prospective studies should confirm the comparative safety profiles of DOACs regarding fractures.
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- Sung Huang Laurent Tsai
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keelung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung City, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keelung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung City, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Keelung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine, Downstate Medical Center, State University of New York, New York, NY, United States
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- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, United States
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- School of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, United States
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- School of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chiayi, Taiwan
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Miettinen SSA, Savolainen S, Kröger H. Charlson comorbidity index predicts the 10-year survivorship of the operatively treated hip fracture patients. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AND TRAUMATOLOGY 2022; 33:1141-1148. [PMID: 35435588 PMCID: PMC10125922 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-022-03259-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2021] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to determine how Charlson comorbidity index (CCI) predicts the 10-year survival of operatively treated hip fracture patients aged ≥ 65 years. METHODS This retrospective cohort study included all consecutive patients who had a hip fracture and were operatively treated upon in the study period from 01 January 2007 to 31 December 2007 at the university hospital. The clinical patient data were obtained from the medical records, and CCI score was calculated. The CCI predicts the 10-year mortality for a patient who may have a range of 22 comorbid conditions. Cumulative survival and complications were evaluated in terms of gender. RESULTS A total of 241 hip fractures were studied; of these, 183/241 (76%) were females. A total of 32/241 (15%) complications were found, of which 26/241 (11%) were considered major. Overall, 213/241 (88%) patients died during the 10 years of follow-up. Cumulative survival estimates for females were 13% at 10 years (SE = 0.3, 95% CI 3.8-4.8), and for males, it was 12% at 10 years (SE = 0.5, 95% CI 2.8-4.6) (p = 0.33). CCI was significantly associated with mortality after the hip fracture as patients with CCI scores ≥ 4 were at a 3.1-8.5 times higher risk of death compared to patients with low CCI scores of 2-3 (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION Complications are common after operatively treated hip fracture. Advanced age, living in a care facility, ASA class 4 and high CCI score ≥ 4 were risk factors of mortality after the operatively treated hip fracture.
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- Simo S A Miettinen
- Department of Orthopaedics, Traumatology and Hand Surgery, Kuopio University Hospital, P.O. Box 1777, 70211, Kuopio, Finland. .,Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, Yliopistonranta 1, 70210, Kuopio, Finland.
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, Yliopistonranta 1, 70210, Kuopio, Finland
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Traumatology and Hand Surgery, Kuopio University Hospital, P.O. Box 1777, 70211, Kuopio, Finland.,Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, Yliopistonranta 1, 70210, Kuopio, Finland
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Tai TW, Li CC, Huang CF, Chan WP, Wu CH. Treatment of osteoporosis after hip fracture is associated with lower all-cause mortality: A nationwide population study. Bone 2022; 154:116216. [PMID: 34571203 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2021.116216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2021] [Revised: 09/11/2021] [Accepted: 09/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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PURPOSE Mortality after osteoporotic hip fractures is high. Postoperative care is as important as surgery itself to prevent a second fracture and improve outcomes, and the effect of anti-osteoporosis treatment after hip fractures on overall mortality is controversial. This nationwide population study aimed to determine whether anti-osteoporosis treatment might reduce overall mortality after hip fracture surgery. METHODS We conducted this cohort study using the National Health Insurance Research Database (NHIRD) of Taiwan to identify patients admitted for surgery due to hip fractures from 2008 to 2018. The subsequent use and duration of anti-osteoporotic medication and other parameters were analyzed, and national death registration records were retrieved to investigate mortality. RESULTS A total of 59,943 patients admitted for hip fracture surgery were identified. The 22,494 patients (37.5%) who received anti-osteoporotic medication showed a lower all-cause mortality rate compared with the 37,449 patients (62.5%) who did not receive further treatment (hazard ratio (HR): 0.69, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.67-0.70, p < 0.0001). Patients who received anti-osteoporotic medication for more than 1, 2, and 3 years exhibited propotional reductions in all-cause mortality (HR & 95%CI: 0.57 (0.54-0.60), 0.42 (0.38-0.46), and 0.29 (0.26-0.33) respectively). CONCLUSION Anti-osteoporosis treatment was associated with lower all-cause mortality after hip fracture surgery. A longer duration of treatment was also associated with lower mortality. Postoperative treatment for osteoporosis is crucial for patients with hip fracture.
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- Ta-Wei Tai
- Department of Orthopedics, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan; Skeleton Materials and Biocompatibility Core Lab, Research Center of Clinical Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Family Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Family Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Hospital, I-Lan, Taiwan
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- Department of Radiology, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- Department of Family Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan; Institute of Gerontology, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.
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Lu H, Lei X, Zhao H, Elting L, Siricilla M, Ursani MA, Giordano SH, Suarez-Almazor M. Bone Mineral Density at the Time of Initiating Aromatase Inhibitor Therapy Is Associated With Decreased Fractures in Women With Breast Cancer. J Bone Miner Res 2021; 36:861-871. [PMID: 33484602 DOI: 10.1002/jbmr.4250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2020] [Revised: 11/05/2020] [Accepted: 12/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Women with estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer who receive an aromatase inhibitor (AI) are at risk for fractures. We aim to determine if dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scans made at the time of AI initiation are associated with decreased fractures. We retrospectively identified 25,158 women with local or regional breast cancer diagnosed between 2005 and 2013 who received AI therapy between 2007 and 2013 from the Medicare-linked Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program and Texas Cancer Registry databases. We defined baseline DXA screening using claims made between 1 year before and 6 months after each patient's first AI claim to examine determinants of baseline screening using a multivariable GENMOD model. We included a propensity score adjustment in Cox proportional hazard models to assess the association between time-varying DXA screening and the risk of fractures. Additionally, we compared the use of antiresorptive therapy drugs between the two groups. Of the study cohort, 14,738 (58.6%) received DXA screening. The screening rates increased annually from 52.1% in 2007 to 61.7% in 2013. Higher screening rates were observed in patients with younger age, married status, non-Hispanic white race, localized disease, fewer comorbidities, more than one type of aromatase inhibitor drug claim, no state buy-in (surrogate for low socioeconomic status), higher education level, and prior osteoporosis diagnosis. Baseline DXA screening was associated with decreased risk of subsequent fractures (hazard ratio = 0.91; 95% confidence interval, 0.86-0.97, p < .001) after multivariable and propensity score adjustment. Bone-modifying drugs were prescribed to 4440 (30.1%) patients with screening compared with 1766 (16.9%) without (p < .001). Of the 4440 patients who received treatment, 95% received bisphosphonates. Our study demonstrated baseline DXA screening was associated with a decreased risk of fractures and a higher likelihood of receiving antiresorptive therapies. Improvement of the baseline DXA screening is still needed in practice. © 2021 American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR).
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- Huifang Lu
- Department of General Internal Medicine, Section of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Health Services Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Health Services Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Health Services Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of General Internal Medicine, Section of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of General Internal Medicine, Section of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Health Services Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of General Internal Medicine, Section of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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Schousboe JT, Lix LM, Morin SN, Leslie WD. Associations of clinically recognized vs unrecognized vertebral fracture with mortality. Bone 2021; 145:115868. [PMID: 33529828 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2021.115868] [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: 05/03/2020] [Revised: 01/03/2021] [Accepted: 01/27/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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PURPOSE Our purpose was to contrast mortality associated with clinically undiagnosed prevalent vertebral fracture recognized on densitometric vertebral fracture assessment (VFA) and prior clinically diagnosed vertebral fracture. METHODS Between 2010 and 2016, 9679 men and women (mean age [SD] 76 [6.9] years, 93% women) with central site bone density T-score ≤ -1.5 had VFA images obtained at the time of bone densitometry. Vertebrae between T4 and L4 inclusive were evaluated for prevalent vertebral fracture on these images. Participants were categorized into three mutually exclusive groups; those with no vertebral fracture on VFA and no prior clinically diagnosed vertebral fracture (n = 7983), those with a definite vertebral fracture on VFA but no vertebral fracture clinically diagnosed before the index VFA date (n = 1376), and those with a prior clinically diagnosed vertebral fracture (n = 320). We ascertained mortality after the index VFA date using Manitoba provincial vital statistics files over a mean 2.8 (SD 1.7) years. We used Cox proportional hazards models to estimate the hazard ratios (HR) and 95% confidence intervals (C.I.) of prevalent vertebral fractures with mortality adjusted for multiple covariates. RESULTS Adjusted for age and sex, those with clinically undiagnosed vertebral fracture on VFA had an HR of 1.22 (95% C.I. 1.00 to 1.50) for mortality, and those with a prior clinically diagnosed vertebral fracture had an HR of 1.78 (95% C.I. 1.27 to 2.50) for mortality compared to those with no prevalent vertebral fracture. After further adjustment for comorbidity score, current smoking, and other causes of mortality, these associations were slightly attenuated (HRs 1.18 [95% C.I. 0.95 to 1.45] and of 1.70 [95% C.I. 1.21 to 2.40], respectively). Stratified by elapsed years since diagnosis, clinical vertebral fractures were associated with excess mortality for up to 10 years after their occurrence. CONCLUSION Clinically undiagnosed prevalent vertebral fracture detected on densitometric VFA images are weakly associated with subsequent mortality adjusted for age and sex, but not after accounting for other causes of mortality. Clinical vertebral fractures are associated with increased mortality for ten years after their diagnosis, even after accounting for other causes of mortality.
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- John T Schousboe
- Park Nicollet Clinic and HealthPartners Institute, Bloomington, MN, USA; University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
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- University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada
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Whitney DG. Nontrauma fracture increases risk for respiratory disease among adults with cerebral palsy. J Orthop Res 2020; 38:2551-2558. [PMID: 32233002 DOI: 10.1002/jor.24675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2019] [Accepted: 03/25/2020] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Individuals with cerebral palsy (CP) manifest skeletal fragility problems early in life and are vulnerable to nontrauma fracture (NTFx), which may exacerbate the risk of respiratory disease (RD)- the main cause of premature mortality for this population. The purpose of this study was to determine if adults with CP had a greater 12-month risk of RD post-NTFx compared to adults without CP. Data from 2011 to 2017 were leveraged from Optum Clinformatics Data Mart; a claims database from a single private payer in the United States diagnostic codes were used to identify adults (≥18 years) with and without CP, NTFx, incident RD, and pre-NTFx cardiometabolic diseases. Cox proportional hazards regression models were used to compare 12-month RD incidence following NTFx with adjustment for sociodemographics and cardiometabolic diseases. Mean age (SD) at baseline was 57.5 (18.4) for adults with CP (n = 646) and 61.8 (19.7) for adults without CP (n = 321,482). During the follow-up, 172 adults with CP (26.6%) and 73 937 adults without CP (23.0%) developed RD. Adults with CP had higher 12-month post-NTFx RD incidence compared to adults without CP (hazard ratio [HR] = 1.20; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.03-1.37). When stratified by the RD subtype, adults with CP had a higher incidence of pneumonia (HR = 2.15; 95% CI = 1.56-2.95), interstitial/pleura disease (HR = 2.13; 95% CI = 1.53-2.96), and other RD (eg, respiratory failure; HR = 2.33; 95% CI = 1.82-2.98), but not acute respiratory infection (HR = 0.93; 95% CI = 0.75-1.15) or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (HR = 1.15; 95% CI = 0.86-1.53). Among privately insured adults with CP, NTFx is associated with greater risk of RD among adults with vs without CP.
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- Daniel G Whitney
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.,Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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Etter JP, Kannikeswaran S, Hurvitz EA, Peterson MD, Caird MS, Jepsen KJ, Whitney DG. The respiratory disease burden of non-traumatic fractures for adults with cerebral palsy. Bone Rep 2020; 13:100730. [PMID: 33195765 PMCID: PMC7645631 DOI: 10.1016/j.bonr.2020.100730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2020] [Revised: 09/07/2020] [Accepted: 10/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Background Individuals with cerebral palsy (CP) are vulnerable to non-trauma fracture (NTFx) and premature mortality due to respiratory disease (RD); however, very little is known about the contribution of NTFx to RD risk among adults with CP. The purpose of this study was to determine if NTFx is a risk factor for incident RD and if NTFx exacerbates RD risk in the adult CP population. Methods Data from 2011 to 2016 Optum Clinformatics® Data Mart and a random 20% sample Medicare fee-for-service were used for this retrospective cohort study. Diagnosis codes were used to identify adults (18+ years) with and without CP, NTFx, incident RD at 3-, 6-, 12-, and 24-month time points (pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, interstitial/pleura disease), and comorbidities. Crude incidence rates per 100 person years of RD were estimated. Cox regression estimated hazard ratios (HR and 95% confidence interval [CI]) for RD measures, comparing: (1) CP and NTFx (CP + NTFx); (2) CP without NTFx (CP w/o NTFx); (3) without CP and with NTFx (w/o CP + NTFx); and (4) without CP and without NTFx (w/o CP w/o NTFx) after adjusting for demographics and comorbidities. Results The crude incidence rate was elevated for CP + NTFx vs. CP w/o NTFx and w/o CP + NTFx for each RD measure. After adjustments, the HR was elevated for CP + NTFx vs. CP w/o NTFx for pneumonia and interstitial/pleura disease at all time points (all P < 0.05), but not chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (e.g., 24-month HR = 1.07; 95%CI = 0.88-1.31). The adjusted HR was elevated for CP + NTFx vs. w/o CP + NTFx for pneumonia at all time points, interstitial/pleura disease at 12- and 24-month time points, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at 24-months (all P < 0.05). There is evidence of a time-dependent effect of NTFx on pneumonia and interstitial/pleura disease for CP + NTFx as compared to CP w/o NTFx. Conclusions Study findings suggest that NTFx is a risk factor for incident RD, including pneumonia and interstitial/pleura disease, among adults with CP and that NTFx exacerbates RD risk for adults with vs. without CP.
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- Jonathan P Etter
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.,Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.,Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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Minimally invasive posterior locked compression plate osteosynthesis shows excellent results in elderly patients with fragility fractures of the pelvis. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2020; 47:37-45. [PMID: 33104870 PMCID: PMC7851100 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-020-01498-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2020] [Accepted: 09/08/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Purpose Fragility fractures of the pelvis (FFP) are common in older patients. We evaluated the clinical outcome of using a minimally invasive posterior locked compression plate (MIPLCP) as therapeutic alternative. Methods 53 Patients with insufficiency fractures of the posterior pelvic ring were treated with MIPLCP when suffering from persistent pain and immobility under conservative treatment. After initial X-ray, CT-scans of the pelvis were performed. In some cases an MRI was also performed to detect occult fractures. Postoperatively patients underwent conventional X-ray controls. Data were retrospectively analyzed for surgical and radiation time, complication rate, clinical outcome and compared to the literature. Results Patients (average age 79.1 years) underwent surgery with operation time of 52.3 min (SD 13.9), intra-operative X-ray time of 9.42 s (SD 9.6), mean dose length product of 70.1 mGycm (SD 57.9) and a mean hospital stay of 21.2 days (SD 7.7). 13% patients (n = 7) showed surgery-related complications, such as wound infection, prolonged wound secretion, irritation of the sacral root or clinically inapparent screw malpositioning. 17% (n = 9) showed postoperative complications (one patient died due to pneumonia 24 days after surgery, eight patients developed urinal tract infections). 42 patients managed to return to previous living situation. 34 were followed-up after a mean period of 31.5 (6–90) months and pain level at post-hospital examination of 2.4 (VAS) with an IOWA Pelvic Score of 85.6 (55–99). Conclusion We showed that MIPLCP osteosynthesis is a safe surgical alternative in patients with FFP 3 and FFP 4. This treatment is another way of maintaining a high level of stability in the osteoporotic pelvic ring with a relatively low complication rate, low radiation and moderate operation time and a good functional outcome.
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Whitney DG, Bell S, Hurvitz EA, Peterson MD, Caird MS, Jepsen KJ. The mortality burden of non-trauma fracture for adults with cerebral palsy. Bone Rep 2020; 13:100725. [PMID: 33088868 PMCID: PMC7560646 DOI: 10.1016/j.bonr.2020.100725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2020] [Revised: 09/14/2020] [Accepted: 10/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Background Individuals with cerebral palsy (CP) manifest skeletal fragility problems early in life, are vulnerable to non-trauma fracture (NTFx), and have a high burden of premature mortality. No studies have examined the contribution of NTFx to mortality among adults with CP. The purpose of this study was to determine if NTFx is a risk factor for mortality among adults with CP and if NTFx exacerbates mortality risk compared to adults without CP. Methods Data from 2011 to 2016 Optum Clinformatics® Data Mart and a random 20% sample Medicare fee-for-service were used for this retrospective cohort study. Diagnosis codes were used to identify adults (18+ years) with and without CP, NTFx, and pre-NTFx comorbidities. Crude mortality rates per 100 person years were estimated. Cox regression estimated hazard ratios (HR and 95% confidence interval [CI]) for mortality, comparing: (1) CP and NTFx (CP + NTFx; n = 1777); (2) CP without NTFx (CP w/o NTFx; n = 12,933); (3) without CP and with NTFx (w/o CP + NTFx; n = 433,560); and (4) without CP and without NTFx (w/o CP w/o NTFx; n = 6.8 M) after adjusting for demographics and pre-NTFx comorbidities. Results The 3-, 6-, and 12-month crude mortality rates were highest among CP + NTFx (12-month mortality rate = 6.80), followed by w/o CP + NTFx (12-month mortality rate = 4.91), CP w/o NTFx (12-month mortality rate = 2.15), and w/o CP w/o NTFx (12-month mortality rate = 0.49). After adjustments, the mortality rate was elevated for CP + NTFx for all time points compared to CP w/o NTFx (e.g., 12-month HR = 1.61; 95%CI = 1.29–2.01), w/o CP + NTFx (e.g., 12-month HR = 1.49; 95%CI = 1.24–1.80), and w/o CP w/o NTFx (e.g., 12-month HR = 5.33; 95%CI = 4.42–6.44). There were site-specific effects (vertebral column, lower extremities) on 12-month mortality. Conclusions NTFx is associated with an increase of 12-month mortality risk among adults with CP and compared to adults without CP. Findings suggest that NTFx may be a robust risk factor for mortality among adults with CP.
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- Daniel G Whitney
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan, 325 E. Eisenhower, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, United States of America.,Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, University of Michigan, 2800 Plymouth Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48109, United States of America
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan, 325 E. Eisenhower, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, United States of America
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan, 325 E. Eisenhower, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, United States of America
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan, 325 E. Eisenhower, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, United States of America.,Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, University of Michigan, 2800 Plymouth Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48109, United States of America
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Michigan, 1540 E Hospital Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48109, United States of America
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Michigan, 1540 E Hospital Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48109, United States of America
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Hasan O, Barkat R, Rabbani A, Rabbani U, Mahmood F, Noordin S. Charlson comorbidity index predicts postoperative complications in surgically treated hip fracture patients in a tertiary care hospital: Retrospective cohort of 1045 patients. Int J Surg 2020; 82:116-120. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2020.08.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2020] [Accepted: 08/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Risk for respiratory and cardiovascular disease and mortality after non-trauma fracture and the mediating effects of respiratory and cardiovascular disease on mortality risk among adults with epilepsy. Epilepsy Res 2020; 166:106411. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eplepsyres.2020.106411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2020] [Revised: 06/22/2020] [Accepted: 06/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Fractures' associated mortality risk in orthogeriatric inpatients: a prospective 2-year survey. Eur Geriatr Med 2020; 12:61-68. [PMID: 32948980 PMCID: PMC7900053 DOI: 10.1007/s41999-020-00392-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2020] [Accepted: 09/01/2020] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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PURPOSE The most common osteoporotic fragility fractures are hip, vertebral and upper extremity fractures. An association with increased mortality is widely described with their occurrence. Fracture-specific associated death rates were determined in a 2-year follow-up for patients treated on an orthogeriatric ward. These were compared amongst each other, examined for changes with age and their impact on the relative mortality risk in relation to the corresponding population. METHODS We assessed all patients that were treated in the course of a year on an orthogeriatric ward and suffered from the following injuries: hip (HF), vertebral (VF) and upper extremity fractures (UEF). In a 2-year follow-up it was possible to determine the month of death in the case of the patient's decease. Pairwise comparisons of the three fracture type death rates were performed through Cox-Regression. We stratified the fracture-dependent absolute mortality and age-specific mortality risk (ASMR) for age groups 71-80, 81-90 and 91-95. RESULTS Overall, we assessed 240 patients with HF, 96 with VF and 127 with UEF over the span of a year. 1- and 2-year-mortality was: HF: 29.6% a.e. 42.9%, VF: 29.2% a.e. 36.5%, UEF: 20.5% a.e 34.6%. Pairwise comparisons of these mortality values revealed no significant differences. In association with HF and VF, we observed a significant increase of 2-year mortality for the oldest compared to the youngest patients (HF: 60.4% vs. 22.5%; p = 0.028) (VF 70% vs. 14.3%; p = 0.033). The analogue comparison for UEF revealed no relevant difference in age-dependent mortality (40.9% vs. 31.1%; p = 0.784). Common for all fracture types ASMR's were more elevated in the younger patients and decreased with higher age. CONCLUSION The fracture-related mortality in the 2-year follow-up was comparable. We observed a reduction of relative mortality risk in the oldest patients. While a direct influence of fracture on mortality must be supposed, we support the thesis of the fracture rather being an indicator of higher susceptibility of timely death.
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Whitney DG, Bell S, Etter JP, Prisby RD. The cardiovascular disease burden of non-traumatic fractures for adults with and without cerebral palsy. Bone 2020; 136:115376. [PMID: 32335375 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2020.115376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2020] [Revised: 04/18/2020] [Accepted: 04/20/2020] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Individuals with cerebral palsy (CP) are vulnerable to non-trauma fracture (NTFx) and have an elevated burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) related morbidity and mortality. However, very little is known about the contribution of NTFx to CVD risk among adults with CP. The purpose of this study was to determine if NTFx is a risk factor for CVD among adults with CP and if NTFx exacerbates CVD risk compared to adults without CP. METHODS Data from 2011 to 2016 Optum Clinformatics® Data Mart and a random 20% sample Medicare fee-for-service were used for this retrospective cohort study. Diagnosis codes were used to identify adults (18+ years) with and without CP, NTFx, incident CVD up to 2 years (i.e., ischemic heart disease, heart failure, cerebrovascular disease), and pre-NTFx comorbidities. Crude incidence rates per 100 person years of CVD measures were estimated. Cox regression estimated hazard ratios (HR and 95% confidence interval [CI]) for CVD measures, comparing: (1) CP and NTFx (CP + NTFx; n = 1012); (2) CP without NTFx (CP w/o NTFx; n = 8345); (3) without CP and with NTFx (w/o CP + NTFx; n = 257,355); and (4) without CP and without NTFx (w/o CP w/o NTFx; n = 4.8 M) after adjusting for demographics and pre-NTFx comorbidities. RESULTS The crude incidence rate was elevated for CP + NTFx vs. CP w/o NTFx and w/o CP + NTFx for any CVD and for each CVD subtype. After adjustments, the HR was elevated for CP + NTFx vs. CP w/o NTFx for any CVD (HR = 1.16; 95%CI = 0.98-1.38), heart failure (HR = 1.31; 95%CI = 1.01-1.70), and cerebrovascular disease (HR = 1.23; 95%CI = 0.98-1.55); although, only heart failure was statistically significant. The adjusted HR was elevated for CP + NTFx vs. w/o CP + NTFx for any CVD and for each CVD subtype (all P < .05). Stratified analyses showed a higher CVD risk by NTFx location, <65 year olds, and men when comparing CP + NTFx vs. CP w/o NTFx and w/o CP + NTFx. CONCLUSIONS NTFx increases 2-year CVD risk among adults with CP and compared to adults without CP. Findings suggest that NTFx is a risk factor for CVD among adults with CP.
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- Daniel G Whitney
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX, USA
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Whitney DG, Whitney RT, Prisby RD, Jepsen KJ. Low-Trauma Fracture Increases 12-Month Incidence of Cardiovascular Disease for Adults With Cerebral Palsy. J Orthop Res 2020; 38:803-810. [PMID: 31710380 PMCID: PMC8065336 DOI: 10.1002/jor.24515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2019] [Accepted: 10/28/2019] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Individuals with cerebral palsy (CP) have poor skeletal and cardiovascular health. However, no studies have examined if skeletal fragility enhances cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk for this population. The purpose of this study was to determine whether adults with CP have higher 12-month CVD incidence following a low-trauma fracture compared with adults without CP. Data, from the Optum Clinformatics® Data Mart, were extracted from adults (18+ years) that sustained a low-trauma fracture between 01/01/2012 and 12/31/2016. The primary outcome measure was incident CVD within 12 months following a low-trauma fracture. Cox proportional hazards regression models were used to compare 12-month incident CVD with adjustment for sociodemographics and chronic disease comorbidities. Mean age (SD) at baseline was 54.7 (18.9) for adults with CP (n = 1,025, 43.3% men) and 60.4 (19.7) for adults without CP (n = 460,504, 33.7% men). During the follow-up, 121 adults with CP (11.8%, mean age [SD] = 63.9 [16.3]) and 45,330 adults without CP (9.8%, mean age [SD] = 74.5 [11.9]) developed CVD. In the fully adjusted model, adults with CP had higher 12-month post-fracture CVD incidence (hazard ratio [HR] = 1.63; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.37-1.95). When the outcome was stratified by CVD subtype, adults with CP had higher 12-month post-fracture incidence of ischemic heart disease (HR = 1.45; 95% CI = 1.09-1.92), heart failure (HR = 1.68; 95% CI = 1.22-2.31), and cerebrovascular disease (HR = 1.96; 95% CI = 1.54-2.50). Study findings suggest that among adults with CP, low-trauma fracture may enhance 12-month CVD incidence compared with adults without CP. © 2019 Orthopaedic Research Society. Published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Orthop Res 38:803-810, 2020.
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- Daniel G. Whitney
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA,Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology and Applied Physiology, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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Whitney DG, Bell S, McNamara NA, Hurvitz EA. The mortality burden attributable to nontrauma fracture for privately insured adults with epilepsy. Epilepsia 2020; 61:714-724. [PMID: 32108937 DOI: 10.1111/epi.16465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2019] [Revised: 01/03/2020] [Accepted: 02/10/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Individuals with epilepsy have poor bone development and preservation throughout the lifespan and are vulnerable to nontrauma fracture (NTFx) and post-NTFx complications. However, no studies have examined the contribution of NTFx to mortality among adults with epilepsy. The objective was to determine whether NTFx is a risk factor for mortality among adults with epilepsy. METHODS Data from 2011 to 2016 were obtained from Optum Clinformatics Data Mart, a nationwide claims database from a single private payer in the United States. Diagnosis codes were used to identify adults (≥18 years old) with epilepsy, NTFx, and covariates (demographics and pre-NTFx cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, cancer). Crude mortality rate per 100 person-years was estimated. Cox regression estimated hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were determined for mortality, comparing epilepsy and NTFx (EP + NTFx; n = 11 471), epilepsy without NTFx (EP without NTFx; n = 50 384), without epilepsy and with NTFx (without EP + NTFx; n = 423 041), and without epilepsy and without NTFx (without EP without NTFx; n = 6.8 million) after adjusting for covariates. RESULTS The 3-, 6-, and 12-month crude mortality rates were highest among EP + NTFx (12-month mortality rate = 8.79), followed by without EP + NTFx (12-month mortality rate = 4.80), EP without NTFx (12-month mortality rate = 3.06), and without EP without NTFx (12-month mortality rate = 0.47). After adjustments, the mortality rate was elevated for EP + NTFx for all time points compared to EP without NTFx (eg, 12-month HR = 1.70, 95% CI = 1.58-1.85), without EP + NTFx (eg, 12-month HR = 1.41, 95% CI = 1.32-1.51), and without EP without NTFx (eg, 12-month HR = 5.23, 95% CI = 4.88-5.60). Stratified analyses showed higher adjusted HRs of 12-month mortality for EP + NTFx for all NTFx sites (ie, vertebral column, hip, extremities), all age categories (young, middle-aged, older), and for both women and men. SIGNIFICANCE Among adults with epilepsy and compared to adults without epilepsy, NTFx is associated with a higher 12-month mortality rate. Findings suggest that NTFx may be a robust risk factor for mortality among adults with epilepsy.
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- Daniel G Whitney
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.,Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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Jurczak P, Witkowska J, Rodziewicz-Motowidło S, Lach S. Proteins, peptides and peptidomimetics as active agents in implant surface functionalization. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2020; 276:102083. [PMID: 31887572 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2019.102083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2019] [Revised: 12/09/2019] [Accepted: 12/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The recent impact of implants on improving the human life quality has been enormous. During the past two decades we witnessed major advancements in both material and structural development of implants. They were driven mainly by the increasing patients' demand and the need to address the major issues that come along with the initially underestimated complexity of the bone-implant interface. While both, the materials and design of implants reached a certain, balanced state, recent years brought a shift in focus towards the bone-implant interface as the weakest link in the increasing implant long-term usability. As a result, several approaches were developed. They aimed at influencing and enhancing the implant osseointegration and its proper behavior when under load and stress. With this review, we would like to discuss the recent advancements in the field of implant surface modifications, emphasizing the importance of chemical methods, focusing on proteins, peptides and peptidomimetics as promising agents for titanium surface coatings.
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Leslie WD. Bisphosphonates and lower mortality risk: when it sounds to be good to be true …. Osteoporos Int 2019; 30:2365-2367. [PMID: 31630216 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-019-05157-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2019] [Accepted: 09/05/2019] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- W D Leslie
- Department of Medicine, University of Manitoba, C5121-409 Tache Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2H 2A6, Canada.
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Whitney DG, Whibley D, Jepsen KJ. The effect of low-trauma fracture on one-year mortality rate among privately insured adults with and without neurodevelopmental disabilities. Bone 2019; 129:115060. [PMID: 31494304 PMCID: PMC8065338 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2019.115060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2019] [Revised: 08/22/2019] [Accepted: 09/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities (NDDs) have poor development and preservation of skeletal health throughout the lifespan, and are especially vulnerable to low-trauma fracture and post-fracture health complications. However, no studies have examined if adults with NDDs have greater post-fracture mortality risk compared to adults without NDDs. The purpose of this study was to determine whether adults with NDDs have greater 12-month mortality rates following a low-trauma fracture compared to adults without NDDs. METHODS Data from 2011 to 2017 was leveraged from Optum Clinformatics® Data Mart; a nationwide claims database from a single private payer in the U.S. Data were extracted from adults (18+ years) with and without NDDs that sustained a low-trauma fracture between 01/01/2012-12/31/2016, as well as pre-fracture chronic diseases (i.e., cardiovascular diseases, cerebrovascular diseases, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, cancer). Mortality rate was estimated for adults with and without NDDs, and the mortality rate ratio (RR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) was calculated. Cox regression was used to estimate hazard ratio (HR) and 95% CI for 1-, 3-, 6-, and 12-month post-fracture mortality rates between adults with and without NDDs after adjusting for age, sex, race, U.S. region, and pre-fracture chronic diseases. RESULTS Mean age (SD) at baseline was 56.7 (20.6) for adults with NDDs (n = 3749; 45.2% men) and 63.9 (19.2) for adults without NDDs (n = 585,910; 34.4% men). During the 12-month follow-up period, 182 adults with NDDs (mean age [SD] = 69.8 [14.7]; 46.2% men) and 25,456 adults without NDDs (mean age [SD] = 78.9 [9.8]; 38.3% men) died. Crude mortality rate was not different between adults with and without NDDs for any time points (e.g., 12-months: 5.40 vs. 4.96 per 100 person years; RR = 1.09; 95% CI = 0.94-1.26); however, it was greater for adults with intellectual disabilities compared to adults without NDDs (RR = 1.46; 95% CI = 1.23-1.79). After adjustments, adults with NDDs had greater post-fracture mortality rates for 3-, 6-, and 12-month time points (e.g., 12-months: HR = 1.46; 95% CI = 1.27-1.69). When stratified by the type of NDD, adults with intellectual disabilities and adults with autism spectrum disorders, but not adults with cerebral palsy, had greater 12-month post-fracture mortality risk. When stratified by fracture location, lower extremities were associated with greater crude mortality rate (RR = 1.69; 95% CI = 1.22-2.35) and adjusted mortality risk (HR = 2.41; 95% CI = 1.73-3.35), while upper extremities were associated with greater adjusted mortality risk (HR = 1.76; 95% CI = 1.23-2.50) for adults with vs. without NDDs. CONCLUSIONS Among privately insured adults with NDDs, low-trauma fracture is associated with greater mortality risk within 1 year of the fracture event, even after adjusting for pre-fracture chronic diseases. Study findings suggest the need for earlier fracture prevention strategies and improved post-fracture healthcare management.
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Affiliation(s)
- Daniel G Whitney
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan, 325 E. Eisenhower, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, United States of America; Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, University of Michigan, 2800 Plymouth Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48109, United States of America.
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan, 325 E. Eisenhower, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, United States of America; Epidemiology Group, School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition, University of Aberdeen, Foresterhill, Aberdeen AB25 2ZD, Scotland, UK
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Michigan, 1540 E Hospital Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48109, United States of America
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Kim KM, Moon JH, Choi SH, Lim S, Lim JY, Kim KW, Jang HC. Lower baseline value and greater decline in BMD as independent risk factors for mortality in community dwelling elderly. Bone 2019; 121:204-211. [PMID: 30660675 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2019.01.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2018] [Revised: 01/14/2019] [Accepted: 01/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Skeleton plays diverse roles via crosstalk between others, thus it is conceivable that lower BMD per se may reflect negative influences on health status and threats to life independent of fracture events. We investigated investigate the association between BMD and mortality, and to examine whether the rate of bone loss can predict future mortality in an elderly population. This study was conducted as a part of the Korean Longitudinal Study on Health and Aging, a community-based prospective study of Korean people aged 65 years and older that began in 2005. A total of 648 people (318 men and 330 women) were included. Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry were conducted at baseline and at 5 years. Mortality data were collected until the date of death or the last follow-up in December 2014. Osteoporosis in all skeletal sites significantly related to increased risk of mortality in men and women, but the associations were stronger for BMD in the femur neck and total hip than in the lumbar spine. A multivariable Cox proportional-hazards model showed that baseline BMD level was a significant independent predictor of increased all-cause mortality for all three skeletal sites in men, and for lumbar spine and total hip in women. Furthermore, faster bone loss of BMDs, as shown by the decline in BMD in the lumbar spine, femur neck, and total hip, was significantly related to increased risk of mortality after adjusting for all covariates in men. Faster BMD loss at femur neck was also related to the increased risks of mortality in women. Conclusively, both a lower baseline values and greater decline in BMD were associated with excess morality in community-dwelling elderly population; there associations were stronger in men than in women. This study emphasizes the importance of skeletal health for healthy aging, revealing lower bone mass and faster bone loss may be markers of poorer health that are driving excess mortality.
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- Kyoung Min Kim
- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital and Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital and Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital and Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital and Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital and Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neuropsychiatry, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital and Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Republic of Korea; Department of Brain and Cognitive Science, Seoul National University College of Natural Sciences, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital and Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Republic of Korea.
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Chukir T, Liu Y, Farooki A. Antiresorptive agents' bone-protective and adjuvant effects in postmenopausal women with early breast cancer. Br J Clin Pharmacol 2019; 85:1125-1135. [PMID: 30536446 DOI: 10.1111/bcp.13834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2018] [Revised: 11/22/2018] [Accepted: 11/25/2018] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Potent antiresorptive drugs (bisphosphonate and denosumab) are often used to protect bone health in postmenopausal breast cancer patients. In addition, clinical trials have shown that these drugs increase disease-free survival, though the mechanism of adjuvant benefit is largely unknown. Here we review the bone health and adjuvant data for both classes of antiresorptive drugs and highlight differences in their pharmacology. Inhibition of bone resorption is vitally important to protect against osteoporotic fractures, and may also contribute to adjuvant survival benefits by making the bone microenvironment less amenable to breast cancer metastasis. After a course of therapy, stoppage of bisphosphonates yields a persistent antiresorptive effect, whereas discontinuation of denosumab causes a rebound increase in bone resorption markers and a loss of bone mineral density to baseline levels. Whether the potential adjuvant benefits of denosumab are also rapidly lost after drug discontinuation deserves further investigation.
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- Tariq Chukir
- Endocrinology Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington, MA, USA
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- Endocrinology Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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Berry SD, Dufour AB, Travison TG, Zhu H, Yehoshua A, Barron R, Recknor C, Samelson EJ. Changes in bone mineral density (BMD): a longitudinal study of osteoporosis patients in the real-world setting. Arch Osteoporos 2018; 13:124. [PMID: 30421141 DOI: 10.1007/s11657-018-0528-3] [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: 07/16/2018] [Accepted: 10/01/2018] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
Abstract
UNLABELLED In clinical practice, the frequency of patients achieving improved T-scores and the expected change in bone mineral density (BMD) according to osteoporosis drugs is unknown. We found that osteoporosis medications infrequently achieve improved femoral neck T-scores over 1.2 years. BMD increases were more often seen with IV bisphosphonates and denosumab. PURPOSE To determine the frequency of osteoporosis patients achieving improvement in T-scores and quantify the change in bone mineral density (BMD) over time according to osteoporosis medication use. METHODS The study included all patients receiving clinical care at United Osteoporosis Centers, Gainesville, GA, 1995-2015, who had at least two measures of femoral neck BMD (N = 1232). We evaluated successive pairs of BMD tests to describe the distribution of transitions between T-score categories. Generalized estimating equations were used to estimate %BMD change between successive pairs of BMD tests according to osteoporosis medication, adjusted for age, sex, height, weight, baseline BMD, previous fracture, and follow-up time. RESULTS Mean (±SD) age was 68 (±10) years, and 90% of patients were women. Mean baseline T-score was - 2.04 (± 0.85). In total, 1232 patients had 4918 pairs of successive BMD tests, with a mean 1.2 years (± 0.9) between assessments. Frequency of transition to an improved T-score category was 41% when prior T-score ≤ - 3.5, and 15% when prior T-score - 1.99 to - 1.50. Most individuals (69%) remained in the same T-score category. BMD increased 0.54% (95% CI 0.23-0.85%) with IV bisphosphonates and 1.23% (95% CI 0.56-1.90%) with denosumab, whereas no significant change was seen with oral bisphosphonates, teriparatide, or raloxifene. CONCLUSIONS Osteoporosis patients are unlikely to improve femoral neck T-scores over 1.2 years. Additional studies are needed to determine the optimal time to repeat BMD testing while receiving osteoporosis treatment and to determine whether fracture risk is reduced in patients who achieve target T-scores.
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- S D Berry
- Institute for Aging Research, Hebrew SeniorLife, 1200 Center Street, Boston, MA, 02131, USA. .,Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
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- Institute for Aging Research, Hebrew SeniorLife, 1200 Center Street, Boston, MA, 02131, USA.,Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Institute for Aging Research, Hebrew SeniorLife, 1200 Center Street, Boston, MA, 02131, USA.,Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Institute for Aging Research, Hebrew SeniorLife, 1200 Center Street, Boston, MA, 02131, USA
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- United Osteoporosis Centers, Gainesville, GA, USA
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- Institute for Aging Research, Hebrew SeniorLife, 1200 Center Street, Boston, MA, 02131, USA.,Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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