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Hald JD, Langdahl B, Folkestad L, Wekre LL, Johnson R, Nagamani SCS, Raggio C, Ralston SH, Semler O, Tosi L, Orwoll E. Osteogenesis Imperfecta: Skeletal and Non-skeletal Challenges in Adulthood. Calcif Tissue Int 2024:10.1007/s00223-024-01236-x. [PMID: 38836890 DOI: 10.1007/s00223-024-01236-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2024] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024]
Abstract
Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a Mendelian connective tissue disorder associated with increased bone fragility and other clinical manifestations most commonly due to abnormalities in production, structure, or post-translational modification of type I collagen. Until recently, most research in OI has focused on the pediatric population and much less attention has been directed at the effects of OI in the adult population. This is a narrative review of the literature focusing on the skeletal as well as non-skeletal manifestations in adults with OI that may affect the aging individual. We found evidence to suggest that OI is a systemic disease which involves not only the skeleton, but also the cardiopulmonary and gastrointestinal system, soft tissues, tendons, muscle, and joints, hearing, eyesight, dental health, and women's health in OI and potentially adds negative affect to health-related quality of life. We aim to guide clinicians as well as draw attention to obvious knowledge gaps and the need for further research in adult OI.
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- Jannie Dahl Hald
- Department of Endocrinology and Internal Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark.
- Centre for Rare Diseases, Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark.
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- Department of Endocrinology and Internal Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Bone and Mineral Unit, Department of Endocrinology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- TRS National Resource Center for Rare Disorders, Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Bone and Mineral Research Unit, Department of Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Human Genetics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
- Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Centre for Genomic and Experimental Medicine, Institute of Genetics and Cancer, Western General Hospital, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH 2XU, UK
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Division of Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Children's National Hospital, Washington, DC, 20010, USA
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- Bone and Mineral Research Unit, Department of Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, USA
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Coussens M, Lapauw B, De Wandele I, Malfait F, Pocovi NC, Pacey V, Calders P. Impaired muscle parameters in adults with mild to severe types of osteogenesis imperfecta: a cross-sectional study. J Bone Miner Res 2024; 39:260-270. [PMID: 38477793 DOI: 10.1093/jbmr/zjae003] [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: 08/07/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
Abstract
Impaired muscle parameters may further compromise the already compromised skeleton in individuals with OI. This cross-sectional study aimed to compare muscle function and body composition in adults with various OI types and healthy controls. Sixty-eight adults with OI (mean age 42.2 yr; 27 men) and 68 healthy age- and sex-matched controls were recruited. Maximal isometric muscle force was assessed by handheld dynamometry (hand grip, hip flexors, shoulder abductors, and ankle dorsiflexors), muscle endurance by posture maintenance tests (shoulder abduction, hip flexion, and wall sit), and functional lower limb strength by 30-s chair rise test. In a sub cohort, dynamic muscle function (peak power and force) was assessed by a ground reaction force plate, and lean and fat mass, muscle and fat cross-sectional area (CSA), and muscle density by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry and peripheral quantitative computed tomography. Multiple linear regression models were fitted with group (OI type I, III, IV/V, or controls), country, sex, and age in the fixed effects part. Overall, adults with various types of OI had lower isometric, endurance, and functional muscle strength (mean difference [MD] = OI type I: 19-43%, OI type IV/V: 25-68%, OI type III: 20-72%) compared to controls. Furthermore, adults with OI type I had lower dynamic muscle function (peak force [MD = 25-29%] and power [MD = 18-60%]), lean mass (MD = 10-17%), muscle CSA (MD = 9-21%), and muscle density (MD = 2-3%) but higher adiposity indices (MD = 24-42%) compared to controls. Functional lower limb strength and maximal muscle force were significantly different between OI types, whereas muscle endurance was not. To conclude, adults with OI present with markedly impaired muscle function which may partially be explained by their altered body composition. Our findings emphasize the need for proper assessment of various muscle parameters and (research into) appropriate and safe muscle strengthening approaches in this population.
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- Marie Coussens
- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, OV, Belgium
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- Unit for Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Diseases, Ghent University Hospital, 9000 Ghent, OV, Belgium
- Department of Internal Medicine and Paediatrics, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, OV, Belgium
- Reference Centre for Rare Bone, Calcium and Phosphate Disorders, Ghent University Hospital, 9000 Ghent, OV, Belgium
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- Centre for Medical Genetics, Ghent University Hospital, 9000 Ghent, OV, Belgium
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- Reference Centre for Rare Bone, Calcium and Phosphate Disorders, Ghent University Hospital, 9000 Ghent, OV, Belgium
- Centre for Medical Genetics, Ghent University Hospital, 9000 Ghent, OV, Belgium
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- Department of Health Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW 2109, Australia
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- Department of Health Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW 2109, Australia
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, OV, Belgium
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Wehrli S, Rohrbach M, Landolt MA. Quality of life of pediatric and adult individuals with osteogenesis imperfecta: a meta-analysis. Orphanet J Rare Dis 2023; 18:123. [PMID: 37226194 DOI: 10.1186/s13023-023-02728-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2022] [Accepted: 05/14/2023] [Indexed: 05/26/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a group of rare inheritable disorders of connective tissue. The cardinal manifestations of OI are low bone mass and reduced bone mineral strength, leading to increased bone fragility and deformity that may lead to significant impairment in daily life. The phenotypic manifestations show a broad range of severity, ranging from mild or moderate to severe and lethal. The here presented meta-analysis aimed to analyze existing findings on quality of life (QoL) in children and adults with OI. METHODS Nine databases were searched with predefined key words. The selection process was executed by two independent reviewers and was based on predetermined exclusion and inclusion criteria. The quality of each study was assessed using a risk of bias tool. Effect sizes were calculated as standardized mean differences. Between-study heterogeneity was calculated with the I2 statistic. RESULTS Among the studies included two featured children and adolescents (N = 189), and four adults (N = 760). Children with OI had significantly lower QoL on the Pediatric quality of life inventory (PedsQL) with regards to the total score, emotional, school, and social functioning compared to controls and norms. The data was not sufficient to calculate differences regarding OI-subtypes. In the adult sample assessed with Short Form Health Survey Questionnaire, 12 (SF-12) and 36 items (SF-36), all OI types showed significantly lower QoL levels across all physical component subscales compared to norms. The same pattern was found for the mental component subscales namely vitality, social functioning, and emotional role functioning. The mental health subscale was significantly lower for OI type I, but not for type III and IV. All of the included studies exhibited a low risk of bias. CONCLUSIONS QoL was significantly lower in children and adults with OI compared to norms and controls. Studies in adults comparing OI subtypes showed that the clinical severity of the phenotype is not related to worse mental health QoL. Future research is needed to examine QoL in children and adolescents in more sophisticated ways and to better understand the association between clinical severity of an OI-phenotype/severity and mental health in adults.
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- Susanne Wehrli
- Department of Psychosomatics and Psychiatry, University Children's Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
- Division of Child and Adolescent Health Psychology, Department of Psychology, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
- Children's Research Centre, University Children's Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
- University Research Priority Program "ITINERARE -Innovative Therapies in Rare Diseases", University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
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- Children's Research Centre, University Children's Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Division of Metabolism, University Children's Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Psychosomatics and Psychiatry, University Children's Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Division of Child and Adolescent Health Psychology, Department of Psychology, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Children's Research Centre, University Children's Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- University Research Priority Program "ITINERARE -Innovative Therapies in Rare Diseases", University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Rapoport M, Bober MB, Raggio C, Wekre LL, Rauch F, Westerheim I, Hart T, van Welzenis T, Mistry A, Clancy J, Booth L, Prince S, Semler O. The patient clinical journey and socioeconomic impact of osteogenesis imperfecta: a systematic scoping review. Orphanet J Rare Dis 2023; 18:34. [PMID: 36814274 PMCID: PMC9945474 DOI: 10.1186/s13023-023-02627-3] [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: 03/18/2022] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a rare heritable connective tissue disorder primarily characterised by skeletal deformity and fragility, and an array of secondary features. The purpose of this review was to capture and quantify the published evidence relating specifically to the clinical, humanistic, and economic impact of OI on individuals, their families, and wider society. METHODS A systematic scoping review of 11 databases (MEDLINE, MEDLINE in-progress, EMBASE, CENTRAL, PsycINFO, NHS EED, CEA Registry, PEDE, ScHARRHUd, Orphanet and Google Scholar), supplemented by hand searches of grey literature, was conducted to identify OI literature published 1st January 1995-18th December 2021. Searches were restricted to English language but without geographical limitations. The quality of included records was assessed using the AGREE II checklist and an adapted version of the JBI cross-sectional study checklist. RESULTS Of the identified 7,850 records, 271 records of 245 unique studies met the inclusion criteria; overall, 168 included records examined clinical aspects of OI, 67 provided humanistic data, 6 reported on the economic impact of OI, and 30 provided data on mixed outcomes. Bone conditions, anthropometric measurements, oral conditions, diagnostic techniques, use of pharmacotherapy, and physical functioning of adults and children with OI were well described. However, few records included current care practice, diagnosis and monitoring, interactions with the healthcare system, or transition of care across life stages. Limited data on wider health concerns beyond bone health, how these concerns may impact health-related quality of life, in particular that of adult men and other family members, were identified. Few records described fatigue in children or adults. Markedly few records provided data on the socioeconomic impact of OI on patients and their caregivers, and associated costs to healthcare systems, and wider society. Most included records had qualitative limitations. CONCLUSION Despite the rarity of OI, the volume of recently published literature highlights the breadth of interest in the OI field from the research community. However, significant data gaps describing the experience of OI for individuals, their families, and wider society warrant further research to capture and quantify the full impact of OI.
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- TRS National Resource Center for Rare Disorders, Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital, Bjørnemyr, Nesodden, Norway
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- Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation, Gaithersburg, MD, USA
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- Wickenstones Ltd, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, UK
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Mc Donald D, Mc Donnell T, Martin-Grace J, Mc Manus G, Crowley RK. Systematic review of health related-quality of life in adults with osteogenesis imperfecta. Orphanet J Rare Dis 2023; 18:36. [PMID: 36814291 PMCID: PMC9945612 DOI: 10.1186/s13023-023-02643-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2022] [Accepted: 02/12/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a rare, connective tissue disorder characterised by bone fragility, resulting in recurrent fractures and skeletal deformities. Extra-skeletal manifestations include dentinogenesis imperfecta, hearing abnormalities and lung disease. These co-morbidities combined with recurrent fractures can exert a significant impact on health-related quality of life (HR-QOL). It is important to assess HR-QOL throughout adulthood because the prevalence of some OI-specific complications increases with age. METHODS PubMed, EMBASE and CENTRAL databases were searched on 2nd February 2022 to identify studies reporting quantitative assessments of HR-QOL in adults with OI. The primary endpoint was to determine the impact of an OI diagnosis on adult's HR-QOL. Secondary endpoints were to (i) examine how frequently various HR-QOL assessment tools were used (ii) identify differences in HR-QOL between OI types and (iii) investigate the determinants of HR-QOL in adults with OI. Search results were exported to Endnote where two reviewers independently conducted title/abstract and full-text reviews. Data from accepted studies were extracted into Microsoft Excel. A narrative synthesis was then undertaken. RESULTS The review identified 17 studies with a total of 1,648 adults. The Short Form-36 (SF-36) was the most frequently reported HR-QOL assessment tool and was used in nine studies. Physical HR-QOL was reduced in adults with OI. Physical component scores (PCS) or individual physical domains of the SF-36 were lower in eight of nine studies. Mental component scores (MCS) were preserved in all six studies, however individual mental health domains of the SF-36 were reduced in some studies. The prevalence of anxiety/depression was relatively low in adults with OI. Those with type III OI had lower physical and respiratory HR-QOL but preserved mental HR-QOL compared with type I. The prevalence of fatigue and pain was higher in adults with OI compared with reference populations. Age and cardio-pulmonary co-morbidities were associated with lower HR-QOL. CONCLUSION OI in adulthood has a wide-ranging negative impact on HR-QOL. Physical and respiratory HR-QOL were lower, while the prevalence of pain and fatigue were higher than in reference populations. Mental HR-QOL was relatively preserved, although some deficits were identified. Age and cardio-pulmonary co-morbidities were associated with lower HR-QOL.
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- Darran Mc Donald
- Department of Endocrinology, St Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
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- Academic Department of Endocrinology, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Academic Department of Endocrinology, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Informatics, St Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Endocrinology, St Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
- School of Medicine, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- Rare Disease Clinical Trial Network, Dublin, Ireland
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Muñoz Cortés R, Soriano Pastor JF, Monsalve Dolz V. Chronic pain in adults with osteogenesis imperfecta and its relationship to appraisal, coping, and quality of life: A cross-sectional study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e30256. [PMID: 36221335 PMCID: PMC9542837 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000030256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
Abstract
Chronic pain is a common experience in osteogenesis imperfecta (OI). However, there are few studies on this topic, and none of them emerge from psychology as a discipline. The purpose of this work is to describe the frequency of chronic pain and its characteristics in a large sample of adults with OI, as well as its relationship with clinical, sociodemographic, psychological, and quality of life variables. A cross-sectional study was carried out in a sample of 418 adults with OI who answered a battery of online questionnaires. Sociodemographic and clinical variables, pain parameters, participants' appraisal of pain, coping strategies, interference in daily activities, and health-related quality of life were evaluated. A descriptive and correlational analysis was performed. Up to 83% of the sample reported experiencing pain frequently. Both the frequency and intensity of pain were related to the accumulation of fractures over the years (P < .05), but were independent of other variables like the severity of the pathology or the use of bisphosphonates. Higher threat appraisal of pain was associated with an increase in perceived pain intensity and its interference with daily activities, as well as a decrease in physical and mental health (P < .001). Chronic pain frequent condition in adults with OI, regardless of the severity of the pathology. It interferes with their usual activities and has an impact on their quality of life. The way in which participants appraise their pain also have an influence on its intensity and its consequences. Interventions aimed at training strategies for managing appraisals about pain could potentially improve adaptation to chronic pain.
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- Rubén Muñoz Cortés
- Fundación AHUCE, Valencia, Spain
- Department of Personality, Evaluation and Psychological Treatments, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
- *Correspondence: Rubén Muñoz Cortés, PhD, Psychology Service of the Fundación AHUCE, Av. Ramón y Cajal 37, p34, 46008 Valencia, Spain. (e-mail: )
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- Department of Personality, Evaluation and Psychological Treatments, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
- Multidisciplinary Pain Treatment Unit, General University Hospital of Valencia, València, Spain
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Chen P, Tan Z, Qiu A, Yin S, Zhou Y, Dong Z, Qiu Y, Xu J, Li K, Dong L, Shek HT, Liu J, Yeung EHK, Gao B, Cheung KMC, To MKT. Patient-reported outcomes in a Chinese cohort of osteogenesis imperfecta unveil psycho-physical stratifications associated with clinical manifestations. Orphanet J Rare Dis 2022; 17:249. [PMID: 35765008 PMCID: PMC9238011 DOI: 10.1186/s13023-022-02394-7] [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: 06/17/2021] [Accepted: 06/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a rare congenital disorder of the skeletal system, inflicting debilitating physical and psychological distress on patients and caregivers. Over the decades, much effort has been channeled towards understanding molecular mechanisms and developing new treatments. It has recently become more apparent that patient-reported outcome measurements (PROM) during treatment, healing and rehabilitation are helpful in facilitating smoother communication, refining intervention strategies and achieving higher quality of life. To date, systematic analyses of PROM in OI patients remain scarce. Results Here, utilizing a PROM Information System, we report a cross-sectional and longitudinal study in a southern Chinese cohort of 90 OI patients, covering both the child and adult age-groups. In the child group where both self and parental surveys were obtained, we identified two clusters of comparable sizes showing different outlooks in physical mobility and emotional experiences. One cluster (Cluster 1) is more negative about themselves than the other (Cluster 2). A concordance of 84.7% between self and parental assessments was recorded, suggesting the stability and validity of PROM-based stratification. Clinical subtyping, deformity, leg length discrepancy, and limited joint mobility were significantly associated with this stratification, with Cluster 1 showing higher percentages of severe phenotypes than Cluster 2. Since OI is a genetic disorder, we performed genetic testing on 72 of the 90 patients, but found no obvious association between genotypes and the PROM stratification. Analyses of longitudinal data suggested that patients tended to stay in the same psychological state, in both clusters. Adult patients also showed a continuous spectrum of self-evaluation that matches their clinical manifestations. Conclusion By systematically analyzing patient-reported outcomes, our study demonstrated the link between the sociopsychological wellbeing of OI patients, and their clinical manifestations, which may serve as the basis for evaluating clinical interventions and help achieve better patient-centric medical practices. The lack of genotype-PROM association may be due to the diverse mutational spectrum in OI, which warrants further investigation when a larger sample size is available. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13023-022-02394-7.
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- Peikai Chen
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital (HKU-SZH), Shenzhen, 518053, Guangdong, China. .,School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Hong Kong, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong.
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital (HKU-SZH), Shenzhen, 518053, Guangdong, China.,Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital (HKU-SZH), Shenzhen, 518053, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital (HKU-SZH), Shenzhen, 518053, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital (HKU-SZH), Shenzhen, 518053, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital (HKU-SZH), Shenzhen, 518053, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital (HKU-SZH), Shenzhen, 518053, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital (HKU-SZH), Shenzhen, 518053, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital (HKU-SZH), Shenzhen, 518053, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital (HKU-SZH), Shenzhen, 518053, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital (HKU-SZH), Shenzhen, 518053, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital (HKU-SZH), Shenzhen, 518053, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Physiotherapy, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital (HKU-SZH), Shenzhen, 518053, Guangdong, China
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- School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Hong Kong, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital (HKU-SZH), Shenzhen, 518053, Guangdong, China.,Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital (HKU-SZH), Shenzhen, 518053, Guangdong, China. .,Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong.
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Matsushita M, Mishima K, Kamiya Y, Haga N, Fujiwara S, Ozono K, Kubota T, Kitaoka T, Imagama S, Kitoh H. Health-related Quality of Life in Adult Patients with Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia and Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasia. Prog Rehabil Med 2021; 6:20210048. [PMID: 34909512 PMCID: PMC8640375 DOI: 10.2490/prm.20210048] [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: 07/26/2021] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
Abstract
Objectives: Multiple epiphyseal dysplasia (MED) and spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia (SED) are skeletal
dysplasias associated with premature osteoarthritis and short stature. Patients with SED
often have spinal and ocular problems. Few reports have focused on the health-related
quality of life (HRQoL) of patients with skeletal dysplasias associated with premature
osteoarthritis. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the HRQoL of adult patients
with MED and SED. Methods: Questionnaires covering demographics, medical history (cataract, retinal detachment,
and osteoarthritis), surgical history (osteotomy and arthroplasty), and the Short
Form-36 (SF-36) health survey were sent to all patients with MED and SED with medical
records at the investigators’ institutions. Among the 27 patients who completed the
questionnaire, patients aged 20 years or older were included in this cohort. Results: The subjects were 18 affected individuals. The physical component summary score (PCS)
was significantly lower in the MED and SED groups than in the normal population and
tended to deteriorate with age. Conversely, there was a positive correlation between the
mental component summary score and age. The role/social component summary score was not
correlated with age. MED patients with osteoarthritis had a low PCS. PCS was
particularly low in two SED patients with a medical history of cataract, whereas there
was no association with a history of retinal detachment or osteoarthritis. Conclusions: The physical domain of HRQoL in MED and SED patients significantly deteriorated at a
young age. Appropriate medical management of these skeletal dysplasias is required not
only for orthopedic functions but also for ocular problems.
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- Masaki Matsushita
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Aichi Children's Health and Medical Center, Obu, Japan.,Department of Comprehensive Pediatric Medicine, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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Lai Y, Lu W, Mao H, Zhang Y, Ming WK, Wu Y. Knowledge, attitude and practices regarding health self-management among patients with osteogenesis imperfecta in China: an online cross-sectional survey. BMJ Open 2021; 11:e046286. [PMID: 34580090 PMCID: PMC8477317 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-046286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Assessing the knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) regarding health self-management among patients with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) in China. DESIGN An online cross-sectional survey. SETTING A structured questionnaire was distributed online through China-Dolls Center for Rare Disorders (CCRD), a non-governmental charity in China. PARTICIPANTS Participants were all patients with OI from CCRD. After stratified sampling according to the economic level of residential city, 901 patients were proportionally selected and 869 patients completed the survey (response rate: 96.4%). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Demographic characteristics and KAP information were gathered using a 5-point Likert scale. The score of each dimension of KAP was the sum of the scores of all included items. Χ2 test or Fisher's exact test was used to compare scores of different items. Ordinal regression was employed to determine the significant factors influencing KAP. RESULTS A total of 802 questionnaires were included for analysis. Male respondents accounted for 57.1%, and 29.1% of respondents were of 26~30 years. More than half (50~60%) of patients knew the main symptoms of OI and the treatment of OI-related complications. Almost 80% of patients showed positive attitude. Nearly 60~70% of the patients were relatively able to take appropriate practice regarding OI management. There was a significant correlation between scores of knowledge and attitude, attitude and practice, as well as knowledge and practice. Patients aged 26~30 years, from urban areas and big cities, had higher KAP scores. Male patients showed better performance in knowledge, and highly educated patients perform better in practice. CONCLUSIONS Patients with OI did not have sufficient knowledge on disease care and up-to-date caring guidelines, and their practice regarding health self-management also needs to be improved. Gender, age, educational level and economic level of residence can affect the level of KAP for patients, thus developing targeted and tailored programmes for patients with OI is highly recommended.
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- Yongjie Lai
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Beijing, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- School of Public Health, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health, Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China
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- Key Research Base of Philosophy and Social Sciences in Shaanxi Province, Health Culture Research Center of Shaanxi, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
- School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China
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Malmgren B, Thesleff I, Dahllöf G, Åström E, Tsilingaridis G. Abnormalities in Tooth Formation after Early Bisphosphonate Treatment in Children with Osteogenesis Imperfecta. Calcif Tissue Int 2021; 109:121-131. [PMID: 33743023 PMCID: PMC8273054 DOI: 10.1007/s00223-021-00835-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2021] [Accepted: 03/03/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Treatment with intravenous bisphosphonate (BP) in children and adolescents with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) started in Sweden in 1991. No human studies on the role of BP therapy in development of disturbances in tooth mineralization or tooth morphology have been published. The study cohort comprised 219 individuals who were divided into four groups: group 1, BP treatment onset before 2 years of age (n = 22); group 2, BP treatment onset between 2 and 6 years of age (n = 20); group 3, BP treatment onset between 6 and 10 years of age (n = 13); and a control group of patients with OI who had not received BP therapy (n = 164). The chi-square test was used in between-group comparisons of the prevalence of tooth agenesis. The prevalence of tooth agenesis was significantly higher in children who began BP treatment before the age of 2 years (group 1; 59%,) compared to the controls (10%; p < 0.001) and to children who had begun BP therapy between ages 2 and 6 years (group 2; 10%; p = 0.009) or between ages 6 and 10 years (group 3; 8%; p = 0.003). Different types of disturbances in the enamel formation were seen in 52 premolars, where 51 were seen in those who began BP treatment before the age of 2 years. To conclude, starting BP treatment before the age of 2 years increases the risk of abnormalities in tooth formation manifesting as morphological aberrations, tooth agenesis, and enamel defects.
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- Barbro Malmgren
- Department of Dental Medicine, Division of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, Karolinska Institutet, POB 4046, 141 04, Huddinge, Sweden.
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- Developmental Biology Program, Institute of Biotechnology, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Dental Medicine, Division of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, Karolinska Institutet, POB 4046, 141 04, Huddinge, Sweden
- Center for Pediatric Oral Health Research, Stockholm, Sweden
- TkMidt - Center for Oral Health Services and Research, Mid-Norway, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Pediatric Neurology, Astrid Lindgren Children's Hospital at Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Dental Medicine, Division of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, Karolinska Institutet, POB 4046, 141 04, Huddinge, Sweden
- Center for Pediatric Oral Health Research, Stockholm, Sweden
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Kolovos S, Javaid MK, Pinedo-Villanueva R. Hospital admissions of patients with osteogenesis imperfecta in the English NHS. Osteoporos Int 2021; 32:1207-1216. [PMID: 33411004 PMCID: PMC8128734 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-020-05755-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2020] [Accepted: 11/18/2020] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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UNLABELLED Hospital use by patients with osteogenesis imperfecta was largely unknown. This study found that the English NHS provides a significant number of hospital admissions to these patients, translating into large costs to the NHS. Admissions and costs both increased over time. Children under 14 years old accounted for more of the admissions and costs than any other age group. INTRODUCTION The aim of this study was to characterise hospital use by patients with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) in the English National Health Service (NHS). METHODS Routinely collected aggregate data about all inpatient hospital records from patients with OI were used for the period 1 April 2014 to 31 March 2018. Information was extracted on number of admissions, number of patients, length of stay, and costs. Hospital use was summarised using descriptive statistics, categorising patients into 5-year age groups. RESULTS There were 16,245 hospital admissions for OI patients during the analysis period, with a total cost to the NHS of £24,052,451. Of the 4370 patients involved, 2700 (62%) were female. Female patients averaged 3.3 admissions per year and male patients 4.4 admissions per year. Patients aged 0 to 14 years old accounted for 54% of all admissions. Those aged 90 to 94 years had the longest average length of stay per admission (10.5 days) of any age group. Elective admissions cost on average £1260 and non-elective admissions £2529. Over the 4-year study period, number of admissions increased on average by 2.1% per year and number of patients by 6.4% per year. CONCLUSION The treatment of patients with OI is associated with a significant number of hospital admissions at an important cost for the NHS, with both number of admissions and costs increasing over time. Children below the age of 14 years had more admissions at a greater total cost than other ages, while the oldest adults had longer average stays and higher costs per admission.
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- S Kolovos
- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.
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Murali CN, Slater B, Musaad S, Cuthbertson D, Nguyen D, Turner A, Azamian M, Tosi L, Rauch F, Sutton VR, Lee B, Nagamani SCS. Health-related quality of life in adults with osteogenesis imperfecta. Clin Genet 2021; 99:772-779. [PMID: 33580568 DOI: 10.1111/cge.13939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2020] [Revised: 02/05/2021] [Accepted: 02/09/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are increasingly utilized as endpoints in clinical trials. The Short Form Health Survey-12 (SF-12v2) is a generic PROM for adults. We sought to evaluate the validity of SF-12v2 in adults with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI). Physical and mental health-related quality of life (HRQoL) were assessed in a large cohort of adults in a multicenter, observational, natural history study. Physical HRQoL scores were correlated with the Gillette Functional Assessment Questionnaire (GFAQ). We calculated sample sizes required in clinical trials with crossover and parallel-group designs to detect clinically meaningful changes in physical HRQoL. Three hundred and two adults with OI types I, III, and IV were enrolled. Physical HRQoL scores in the study population were lower than population norms. Physical HRQoL scores moderately correlated with GFAQ for OI types I and IV. We found no correlations between mental and physical HRQoL. From a clinical trial readiness perspective, we show that SF-12v2 reliably measures physical function in adults with OI and can be utilized in crossover trials to detect meaningful physical HRQoL changes with small sample sizes. This study shows that SF-12v2 can be used to measure changes in physical HRQoL in response to interventions in OI.
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- Chaya N Murali
- Department of Molecular and Human Genetics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA.,Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Human Genetics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics-Nutrition, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA.,Children's Nutrition Research Center, United States Department of Agriculture/Agricultural Research Service, Houston, Texas, USA
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- College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Human Genetics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Human Genetics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Human Genetics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Bone Health Program, Children's National Health System, Washington D.C., Washington, USA
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- Shriner's Hospital of Children, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Molecular and Human Genetics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA.,Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Human Genetics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA.,Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Human Genetics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA.,Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA
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Orlando G, Pinedo-Villanueva R, Reeves ND, Javaid MK, Ireland A. Physical function in UK adults with osteogenesis imperfecta: a cross-sectional analysis of the RUDY study. Osteoporos Int 2021; 32:157-164. [PMID: 32734312 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-020-05537-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2020] [Accepted: 07/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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UNLABELLED We describe the physical function in adults with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) and explored clinical and non-clinical factors related to its impairment. Our data showed that physical dysfunction is a common feature of adults with OI, varying by OI severity, and mediated by the presence and quality of pain and fatigue symptoms. INTRODUCTION There is a paucity of data describing physical function in adults with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI). We investigated the effects of OI and its severity on physical function and explored the relationship between physical function and number of fractures and symptomatology. METHODS Adults with OI of different types were recruited from the RUDY study, an ongoing UK-based prospective cohort study. Participants completed demographic and clinical questions and questionnaires. These assessed physical function (SF-36), mobility (EQ-5D-5L and NEADL), fatigue (FACIT-F), and pain (SF-MQ-2). Scores were compared using parametric or non-parametric statistical analyses, whereas correlations between outcomes were examined using univariate and multivariate regression analysis. RESULTS Seventy-eight adults with OI aged 43.5 ± 14.5 years were enrolled (type I, 32; type III, 11; type IV, 10; unknown type, 26). Physical function (PCS, SF-36) was significantly lower in all participants than normative values (p < 0.001) and in type III than type I (p = 0.008). Mobility was significantly different across the types (EQ-5D-EL, p = 0.007; NEADL, p < 0.001), with type III having more severe problems, followed by types IV, unknown, and I. Physical function was associated with OI type (r = 0.26; p = 0.021), presence and quality of pain (r = - 0.57; p < 0.0001), and fatigue (r = - 0.51; p < 0.0001). Multivariate analysis revealed that physical function correlated independently with age, OI type, fatigue, and non-neuropathic pain. CONCLUSIONS Individuals with OI display a marked deterioration in physical function during adulthood. This impairment varies in severity according to the OI phenotype and is associated with the presence of non-neuropathic pain and fatigue.
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- G Orlando
- Research Centre for Musculoskeletal Science & Sports Medicine, Department of Life Sciences, Manchester Metropolitan University, John Dalton Building, Chester Street, Manchester, M1 5GD, UK.
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, Oxford NIHR Musculoskeletal Biomedical Research Unit, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Research Centre for Musculoskeletal Science & Sports Medicine, Department of Life Sciences, Manchester Metropolitan University, John Dalton Building, Chester Street, Manchester, M1 5GD, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, Oxford NIHR Musculoskeletal Biomedical Research Unit, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Research Centre for Musculoskeletal Science & Sports Medicine, Department of Life Sciences, Manchester Metropolitan University, John Dalton Building, Chester Street, Manchester, M1 5GD, UK
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Gooijer K, Harsevoort AGJ, van Dijk FS, Withaar HR, Janus GJM, Franken AAM. A Baseline Measurement of Quality of Life in 322 Adults With Osteogenesis Imperfecta. JBMR Plus 2020; 4:e10416. [PMID: 33354642 PMCID: PMC7745883 DOI: 10.1002/jbm4.10416] [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: 04/15/2020] [Revised: 08/25/2020] [Accepted: 09/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is characterized by bone fragility and secondary features such as blue sclerae, dentinogenesis imperfecta, hearing loss, ligamentous laxity, and short stature. It was thought that health‐related quality of life (QoL) in patients with OI mainly depends on the severity of the skeletal deformities. However, it has become clear that additional factors can affect the QoL in all patients with OI. In this study, we compare dimensions of QoL in adults with OI with a control population. The SF‐36 questionnaire was distributed among 330 adult patients with different OI types. Results were compared with two control populations from the Netherlands. Age‐matched comparisons were made with one of the two control populations. The results were summarized in eight domains: general and mental health, physical and social function, bodily pain, vitality, and physical and emotional role. General health and physical function in all types of OI are low compared with controls, except patients with OI type 4 aged 55+ years. Bodily pain in patients with OI appeared significantly worse than in the control population. There was no significant difference between OI types regarding pain and vitality. Vitality was only in the OI type 1 group significantly lower compared with controls. Patients with OI type 1 had a significantly reduced mental health. Social functioning appeared most effective in type 3 around 20 years of age. QoL in adult patients with OI should be an important outcome measure in every OI clinic, but the amount of baseline data on this subject is sparse. This baseline measurement study is the largest study to date investigating QoL in adult patients with OI. The mean scores indicate that people with OI generally have a significantly lower QoL than the control population. Further qualitative evaluation of QoL and its influences is important for future management. © 2020 The Authors. JBMR Plus published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of American Society for Bone and Mineral Research.
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- Koert Gooijer
- Expert Center for adults with Osteogenesis Imperfecta Isala Hospital Zwolle The Netherlands
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- Expert Center for adults with Osteogenesis Imperfecta Isala Hospital Zwolle The Netherlands
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- Expert Center for adults with Osteogenesis Imperfecta Isala Hospital Zwolle The Netherlands.,North West Thames Regional Genetics Service Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome National Diagnostic Service London, North West Health Care University NHS Trust Harrow UK
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- Expert Center for adults with Osteogenesis Imperfecta Isala Hospital Zwolle The Netherlands
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- Expert Center for adults with Osteogenesis Imperfecta Isala Hospital Zwolle The Netherlands
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Jerkovich F, Nuñez S, Mocarbel Y, Pignatta A, Elías N, Cassinelli H, Díaz AG, Vigovich C, Balonga MC, Cohen AC, Mumbach G, Gonzalez S, Zanchetta JR, Zanchetta MB. Burden of Disease in Patients With Tumor-Induced Osteomalacia. JBMR Plus 2020; 5:e10436. [PMID: 33615105 PMCID: PMC7872334 DOI: 10.1002/jbm4.10436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2020] [Revised: 11/06/2020] [Accepted: 11/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Tumor‐induced osteomalacia (TIO) is a chronic condition associated with muscle weakness and long‐term disability. We conducted a cross‐sectional study of patients diagnosed with TIO who had been referred to our institution between May 2018 and December 2019. Our aim was to assess health‐related quality of life (HRQoL), fatigue, pain, and muscle mass and strength in these patients. Detailed information was obtained regarding general characteristics, initial symptoms and biochemical parameters measured at diagnosis and on the first visit to our institution. Fatigue was assessed using the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy‐Fatigue (FACIT‐Fatigue) scale, pain using the Brief Pain Inventory–Short Form (BPI‐sf) scale and HRQoL by the 36‐item Short Form survey (SF‐36) questionnaire. Eight patients were included in the study: three without tumor localization, four with nonremission after surgery, and one with clinical recurrence 2 years after surgery. Fatigue experienced by patients with TIO was significantly higher compared to the general population (p ˂ .0001). The physical summary measure of the SF‐36 showed significantly lower values than those of the Argentinean population with chronic conditions (mean 20.4 versus 45.9, p < .0001). According to the BPI‐sf, patients with TIO have moderate average pain and the pain interferes severely with walking, general activities, work, and mood. Seven patients had a diagnosis of sarcopenia, four of which had severe sarcopenia. To our best knowledge, this is the first study aimed to quantify fatigue, pain, HRQoL, and muscle mass and strength in a group of patients with TIO. We hope our results contribute to a better understanding of the burden of disease and to establish a basis for future studies—with larger samples—which will make it possible to assess the efficacy of therapeutic interventions for these conditions. © 2020 American Society for Bone and Mineral Research © 2020 The Authors. JBMR Plus published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of American Society for Bone and Mineral Research.
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- Fernando Jerkovich
- Instituto Diagnóstico e Investigaciones Metabólicas, Universidad del Salvador Buenos Aires Argentina.,División Endocrinología, Hospital de Clínicas Universidad de Buenos Aires Buenos Aires Argentina
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- Instituto Diagnóstico e Investigaciones Metabólicas, Universidad del Salvador Buenos Aires Argentina
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- División Endocrinología, Hospital de Clínicas Universidad de Buenos Aires Buenos Aires Argentina
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- Servicio de Endocrinología Hospital Interzonal San Juan Bautista San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca Argentina
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- Servicio de Endocrinología, Metabolismo, Nutrición y Diabetes Hospital Británico de Buenos Aires Buenos Aires Argentina
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- Centro de Investigaciones Endocrinológicas "Dr. César Bergadá" (CEDIE) Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET) - Fundación de Endocrinología Infantil (FEI) - División de Endocrinología Hospital de Niños Ricardo Gutiérrez Buenos Aires Argentina
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- División Endocrinología, Hospital de Clínicas Universidad de Buenos Aires Buenos Aires Argentina
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- Instituto Diagnóstico e Investigaciones Metabólicas, Universidad del Salvador Buenos Aires Argentina
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- Instituto Diagnóstico e Investigaciones Metabólicas, Universidad del Salvador Buenos Aires Argentina
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- Instituto Diagnóstico e Investigaciones Metabólicas, Universidad del Salvador Buenos Aires Argentina
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Gjørup H, Beck-Nielsen SS, Hald JD, Haubek D. Oral health-related quality of life in X-linked hypophosphataemia and osteogenesis imperfecta. J Oral Rehabil 2020; 48:160-168. [PMID: 33058298 PMCID: PMC7839549 DOI: 10.1111/joor.13114] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2020] [Revised: 10/02/2020] [Accepted: 10/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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X‐linked hypophosphataemia (XLH) and osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) are rare congenital disorders characterised by skeletal dysplasia. The two disorders may include dental anomalies potentially affecting individual well‐being. The aims of study were (a) to assess the oral health‐related quality of life (OHRQoL) in Danish adults with XLH or OI, and (b) to compare the results of the groups. A cross‐sectional study including 35 adults with XLH, 56 adults with OI type I and 17 adults with OI types III‐IV was conducted. The OHRQoL was assessed by the 49‐item version of the questionnaire Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP). Summed domain scores (seven) were compared between XLH and OI groups. Prevalence of severe impact on OHRQoL (scores 3‐4) was compared between groups. The median scores in XLH group exceeded the medians in OI (P < .05) in the domains functional limitation (XLH:6.5; OI:4.0), pain (XLH:9.5; OI:5.0), psychological discomfort (XLH:5.5; OI:2.0), psychological disability (XLH:2.0; OI:0.0), handicap (XLH:2.0; OI:0.0) and total OHIP (XLH:35.0; OI:14.0). Differences in domains physical disability (XLH: 4.0; OI: 1.0) and social disability (XLH: 0.0; OI: 0.0) were not significant. Prevalence of severe impact on OHRQoL in the XLH group significantly exceeded the level in OI group in the domains functional limitation (XLH: 59%; OI: 35%), psychological discomfort (XLH: 38%; OI: 20%) and physical disability (XLH: 32%; OI: 13%). In conclusion, adults with XLH experience a higher negative impact on their OHRQoL than adults with OI. Only to a minor degree, individuals with OI types III‐IV experience a higher impact on OHRQoL than individuals with OI type I.
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- Hans Gjørup
- Center for Oral Health in Rare Diseases, Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Endocrinology and Internal Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Section for Pediatric Dentistry, Department of Dentistry and Oral Health, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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Harsevoort AGJ, Gooijer K, van Dijk FS, van der Grijn DAFM, Franken AAM, Dommisse AMV, Janus GJM. Fatigue in adults with Osteogenesis Imperfecta. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2020; 21:6. [PMID: 31900144 PMCID: PMC6942329 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-019-3000-7] [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: 04/25/2019] [Accepted: 12/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Background Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) is characterized by bone fragility, and features such as blue sclerae, dentinogenesis imperfecta, hearing loss, ligamentous laxity and short stature can be present. It has long been assumed that the functional ability and quality of life of patients with OI depends primarily on the severity of skeletal deformities. However, fatigue is often mentioned in clinic by patients with all types of OI as an important modifier of their quality of life and does not always seem to be related to their functional ability. The aim of this study is to investigate whether adults with Osteogenesis Imperfecta are significantly more fatigued than the normal population. Methods The Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) was distributed by mobile phone application among 151 adult patients with different OI types. Results of the FSS in the OI group were compared with two control populations from America (n = 20) and the Netherlands (n = 113). Results Ninety-nine patients (OI type 1 (n = 72), OI type 3 (n = 13), OI type 4 (n = 14) completed the FSS questionnaire. The mean FSS score of this cohort was 4.4 and significantly higher than the control populations (2.3/2.9). 65% of our cohort reported at least moderate fatigue compared with 2 control populations from America and the Netherlands. Conclusion Fatigue in patients with OI is a frequently encountered problem in our expert clinic but research into this topic is sparse. This pilot study is the largest study to date investigating fatigue in patients with OI and results have been compared with two control groups. The mean FSS score of 4.4 in the OI group indicates that people with OI are generally significantly more fatigued than the control population. Further evaluation of fatigue and its influencers in a larger group of OI patients is important for future management.
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- Arjan G J Harsevoort
- Expert Center for adults with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Isala Hospital, Zwolle, The Netherlands
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- Expert Center for adults with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Isala Hospital, Zwolle, The Netherlands.
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- Expert Center for adults with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Isala Hospital, Zwolle, The Netherlands.,North West Thames Regional Genetics Service, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome National Diagnostic Service London, North West Health Care NHS Trust, Harrow, Middlesex, UK
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- Expert Center for adults with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Isala Hospital, Zwolle, The Netherlands
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- Expert Center for adults with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Isala Hospital, Zwolle, The Netherlands
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- Expert Center for adults with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Isala Hospital, Zwolle, The Netherlands
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Matsushita M, Mishima K, Yamashita S, Haga N, Fujiwara S, Ozono K, Kubota T, Kitaoka T, Ishiguro N, Kitoh H. Impact of fracture characteristics and disease-specific complications on health-related quality of life in osteogenesis imperfecta. J Bone Miner Metab 2020; 38:109-116. [PMID: 31463628 DOI: 10.1007/s00774-019-01033-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2019] [Accepted: 07/13/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a connective tissue disease with bone fragility. Several studies have indicated that physical function in adult OI was correlated to the disease severity, but there have been no reports delineating the impact of the fracture characteristics and disease-specific complications on health-related quality of life (HRQoL). The purpose of this study is to clarify the factors impacted on HRQoL in adult OI patients. We conducted a cross-sectional study between July 2016 and March 2018 and sent a questionnaire regarding HRQoL using Short Form-36 (SF-36) to the OI patients at the age of 20 years or older who had a medical history of the investigators' institutions. The 40 patients completely answered the SF-36. Mental component summary and role/social component summary were unremarkable. Physical component summary (PCS) was significantly associated with z-score for height, teeth abnormality, and cardiopulmonary insufficiency (partial regression coefficient, 3.04, - 9.70, and - 11.35; p, < 0.001, 0.047, and 0.025, respectively). PCS was also significantly lower in the patients who had an initial fracture before the age of 2 years than those without occurrence of fractures until 2 years old (25.80 ± 17.15 versus 44.20 ± 16.54; p = 0.002), or those who had lower extremity fractures more than five times as compared with normal populations. Physical function was decreased in OI patients who had fractures before 2 years old, especially in lower extremity. Appropriate medical managements for cardiopulmonary insufficiency are required not only to maintain physical function but also to decrease mortality.
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- Masaki Matsushita
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsurumai, Showa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsurumai, Showa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsurumai, Showa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsurumai, Showa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Aichi Children's Health and Medical Center, Obu, Japan
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Lafage-Proust MH, Courtois I. The management of osteogenesis imperfecta in adults: state of the art. Joint Bone Spine 2019; 86:589-593. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jbspin.2019.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/06/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Matsushita M, Kitoh H, Mishima K, Yamashita S, Haga N, Fujiwara S, Ozono K, Kubota T, Kitaoka T, Ishiguro N. Physical, Mental, and Social Problems of Adolescent and Adult Patients with Achondroplasia. Calcif Tissue Int 2019; 104:364-372. [PMID: 30706088 DOI: 10.1007/s00223-019-00518-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2018] [Accepted: 01/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Patients with achondroplasia (ACH) require various medical interventions throughout the lifetime. Survey of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in adult ACH patients is essential for the evaluation of treatment outcomes performed during childhood such as growth hormone administration and limb lengthening surgeries, but no study focused on the treatment strategy by analyzing HRQoL of ACH patients. The purpose of this study was to assess whether final height impacted on HRQoL and to evaluate what kinds of medical interventions were positively or negatively associated with HRQoL. We included 184 ACH patients (10-67 years old) who were registered in the patients' associations or who had a medical history of the investigators' institutions, and analyzed HRQoL by using Short Form-36 and patient demographics. Physical component summary (PCS) was significantly lower than the standard values in each age, especially in elderly populations, while mental component summary (MCS) was similar to the standard values. Role/social component summary was deteriorated only in elderly populations. The PCS was improved in the patients who had a height of 140 cm or taller (p < 0.001). The PCS and MCS were strongly associated with the past medical history of spine surgeries (p < 0.001 and p = 0.028, respectively). A treatment strategy would be planned to gain a final height of 140 cm or taller during childhood in combination with growth hormone administration and limb lengthening surgeries. Appropriate medical management for neurological complications of adult ACH patients is required to maintain physical and mental function.
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- Masaki Matsushita
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsurumai, Showa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsurumai, Showa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsurumai, Showa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsurumai, Showa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8550, Japan
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Friedrich RE, Scheuer HA, Höltje W. The effect of bisphosphonate medication on orthodontics and orthognathic surgery in patients with osteogenesis imperfecta. GMS INTERDISCIPLINARY PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY DGPW 2019; 8:Doc06. [PMID: 31149556 PMCID: PMC6532328 DOI: 10.3205/iprs000132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Introduction: Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a genetic disease that primarily affects bone formation and metabolism. Craniofacial malformations belong to the broad spectrum of the OI phenotype. The introduction of bisphosphonate medications was intended to counteract the significant brittleness of the bones of OI patients. In connection with the application of bisphosphonates, drug-associated osteonecrosis of the jaw has become known as an undesirable effect of the therapeutically intended reduction of osteoclast activity. Originally, the pharmacological inhibition of bone loss was mainly used in oncological therapy. For some time now, osteoporosis has also been treated with substances that inhibit bone resorption. In OI, malposition of the jaws is relatively common, in particular retrognathia of the maxilla and progeny of the mandible. The literature discloses complications of orthognathic surgery in OI patients. Previous literature reviews suggest that bisphosphonate medication has no significant impact on the performance of and healing after oral surgery in OI patients. Materialandmethods: An essential prerequisite of a therapy adapted to the patient’s condition is the knowledge of the patient's medical history. This case report describes the orthodontic-surgical treatment of an OI patient and the treatment experience derived in dealing with the condition. The unusual circumstance of this case is that the patient had concealed both his underlying disease and his medication during the current treatment period. In addition, the relevant literature is evaluated for combining the keywords OI, orthodontic therapy, bisphosphonates, and orthognathic surgery. Results: Based on the literature and our own experience, it is concluded that orthodontic treatment with bisphosphonate medication can also be carried out in OI patients. However, considerably greater forces and longer time intervals should be scheduled for each treatment. Orthognathic surgery with bisphosphonate medication turned out to be uncomplicated in our own case, considering the underlying disease in the planning of surgical procedures. However, there have been very few reports of OI patients in whom orthodontic-surgical treatment of jaw malformation has been performed with bisphosphonate medication. Conclusion: Taking into account the reported experience of severe complications of orthognathic surgery, the multiple documented adjustments to the treatment strategy of OI patients should be taken seriously. The basic condition of therapy adapted to the disease is that the patient informs the practitioner in an appropriate manner about his or her state of health.
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- Reinhard E Friedrich
- Department of Oral and Craniomaxillofacial Surgery, Eppendorf University Hospital, University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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- Oral and Craniomaxillofacial Surgery, Klinikum Nord, Hamburg, Germany
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Hald JD, Folkestad L, Swan CZ, Wanscher J, Schmidt M, Gjørup H, Haubek D, Leonhard CH, Larsen DA, Hjortdal JØ, Harsløf T, Duno M, Lund AM, Jensen JEB, Brixen K, Langdahl B. Osteogenesis imperfecta and the teeth, eyes, and ears-a study of non-skeletal phenotypes in adults. Osteoporos Int 2018; 29:2781-2789. [PMID: 30143849 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-018-4663-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2018] [Accepted: 08/12/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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UNLABELLED Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a disease causing bone fragility; however, it potentially affects all organs with a high content of collagen, including ears, teeth, and eyes. The study is cross-sectional and compares non-skeletal characteristics in adults with OI that clinicians should be aware of when caring for patients with OI. INTRODUCTION Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a hereditary connective tissue disorder. The skeletal fragility is pronounced; however, OI leads to a number of extra-skeletal symptoms related to the ubiquity of collagen type 1 throughout the human body. The vast majority of knowledge is derived from studies performed in the pediatric population. Thus, we aimed to investigate the nature and prevalence of ophthalmologic, odontologic, and otologic phenotypes in an adult population with OI. METHODS The study population comprises 85 Danish OI patients (age 44.9 ± 15.9 years). Fifty-eight patients had OI type I, 12 OI type III, and 15 OI type IV according to the classification by Sillence. Audiometric evaluations and dental examinations were performed in 62 and 73 patients, respectively. Ophthalmologic investigations were performed in 64 patients, including measurements of the central corneal thickness. RESULTS All patients, except two, had corneal thickness below the normal reference value. Patients with OI type I and patients with a quantitative collagen defect had thinner corneas compared to patients with OI type III and other patients with a qualitative collagen defect. One patient in this cohort was diagnosed with and treated for acute glaucoma. Dentinogenesis imperfecta was diagnosed in one fourth of the patients, based on clinical and radiographic findings. This condition was predominately seen in patients with moderate to severe OI. Hearing loss requiring treatment was found in 15 of 62 patients, of whom three were untreated. The most prevalent type of hearing loss (HL) was sensorineural hearing loss, whereas conductive HL was solely seen in patients with OI type III. The patients with the most severe degrees of HL were patients with mild forms of OI. Age was associated with increased HL. CONCLUSION Although significant health problems outside the skeleton are frequent in adult patients with OI, the patients are not consistently monitored and treated for their symptoms. Clinicians treating adult patients with OI should be aware of non-skeletal health issues and consider including regular interdisciplinary check-ups in the management plan for adult OI patients.
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- J D Hald
- Department of Endocrinology and Internal Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital, DK-8200, Aarhus N, Denmark.
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- Department of Endocrinology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of ENT Head and Neck Surgery, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Section for Pediatric Dentistry, Department of Dentistry and Oral Health, Health, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Centre of Oral Health in Rare Diseases, Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Section for Pediatric Dentistry, Department of Dentistry and Oral Health, Health, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Endocrinology and Internal Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital, DK-8200, Aarhus N, Denmark
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- Centre for Inherited Metabolic Diseases, Departments of Paediatrics and Clinical Genetics, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Centre for Inherited Metabolic Diseases, Departments of Paediatrics and Clinical Genetics, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Endocrinology, Hvidovre Hospital, Hvidovre, Denmark
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- Department of Endocrinology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Endocrinology and Internal Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital, DK-8200, Aarhus N, Denmark
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