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Dhayihi TM, Haqawi NF, Hakami SA, Harthi FM, Moafa SH, Alawi YM, Abutaleb YB, Areshy NI, Hendi AM. Knowledge and Practice toward DEXA Scan among Women in Jazan City, Saudi Arabia. Healthcare (Basel) 2024; 12:1459. [PMID: 39120162 PMCID: PMC11311830 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12151459] [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: 05/13/2024] [Revised: 07/12/2024] [Accepted: 07/20/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024] Open
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Background: Osteoporosis, characterized by reduced bone mass and increased fracture risk, presents a significant public health challenge. Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) scans offer a reliable means of assessing bone mineral density (BMD) and detecting osteoporosis. The aim of this study is to assess awareness, attitude, and practice of women in the Jazan region toward DEXA scan. Methods: Data were collected through a self-administered online questionnaire. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS version 29.0. The total knowledge scores of participants were calculated to assess potential associations with sociodemographic data. A p-value of less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Among 400 women, 230 (57.5%) had low knowledge scores primarily due to poor knowledge of the DEXA scan procedure. Merely 39 women had undergone a DEXA scan mainly due to medical prescription (n = 22, 56.4%). Total knowledge scores were significantly higher among women with high monthly incomes (p = 0.019) and those working in medical-related jobs (p = 0.017). Conclusions: This study underscores the need for targeted interventions to improve awareness of DEXA scans among women in Jazan City. Additionally, the findings suggest that socioeconomic factors may influence awareness levels, emphasizing the importance of tailored educational strategies to reach diverse demographics.
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- Turki M. Dhayihi
- Radiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia; (N.F.H.); (S.A.H.); (F.M.H.); (S.H.M.); (Y.M.A.); (Y.B.A.); (N.I.A.); (A.M.H.)
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Turabi RY, Sheehan KJ, Guerra S, O'Connell MDL, Wyatt D. Barriers and facilitators to early mobilisation and weight-bearing as tolerated after hip fracture surgery among older adults in Saudi Arabia: a qualitative study. Age Ageing 2024; 53:afae075. [PMID: 38619122 PMCID: PMC11017516 DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afae075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 04/16/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE To explore the practice of prescribing and implementing early mobilisation and weight-bearing as tolerated after hip fracture surgery in older adults and identify barriers and facilitators to their implementation. METHODS Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 healthcare providers (10 orthopaedic surgeons and 10 physiotherapists) from Saudi Arabian government hospitals. Data were analysed using inductive thematic analysis. RESULTS While early mobilisation and weight-bearing as tolerated were viewed as important by most participants, they highlighted barriers to the implementation of these practices. Most participants advocated for mobility within 48 h of surgery, aligning with international guidance; however, the implementation of weight-bearing as tolerated was varied. Some participants stressed the type of surgery undertaken as a key factor in weight-bearing prescription. For others, local protocols or clinician preference was seen as most important, the latter partially influenced by where they were trained. Interdisciplinary collaboration between orthopaedic surgeons and physiotherapists was seen as a crucial part of postoperative care and weight-bearing. Patient and family member buy-in was also noted as a key factor, as fear of further injury can impact a patient's adherence to weight-bearing prescriptions. Participants noted a lack of standardised postoperative protocols and the need for routine patient audits to better understand current practices and outcomes. CONCLUSION This study contributes to national and global discussions on the prescription of early mobilisation and weight-bearing as tolerated. It highlights the necessity for a harmonised approach, incorporating standardised, evidence-based protocols with patient-specific care, robust healthcare governance and routine audits and monitoring for quality assurance and better patient outcomes.
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- Ruqayyah Y Turabi
- Department of Population Health Sciences, School of Life Course and Population Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
- Department of Physical Therapy, Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Population Health Sciences, School of Life Course and Population Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
- Bone and Joint Health, Blizard Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- Department of Population Health Sciences, School of Life Course and Population Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
- Bone and Joint Health, Blizard Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- Department of Population Health Sciences, School of Life Course and Population Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Population Health Sciences, School of Life Course and Population Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
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Alahmadi RA, Aljabri HM, Alharbi NM, Alghamdi DM, Shahbar ST, Al-Saleh Y, Alaidarous S. Osteoporosis as Perceived by Saudi Physicians: A Cross-Sectional Study of Quality of Practice and Current Barriers in Management. Cureus 2023; 15:e49578. [PMID: 38156193 PMCID: PMC10754294 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.49578] [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] [Accepted: 11/26/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023] Open
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Background Osteoporosis (OP) is a state of abnormal bone quality and architecture that leads to fragility fractures, with lifetime costs reaching 16.27 billion Saudi Arabian Riyal (SAR). Methods An electronic survey was distributed to physicians from July 2020 to May 2021 to assess the quality of the practice of physicians toward OP and barriers in OP management in Saudi Arabia. Specialties included were endocrinology, general medicine, family medicine, primary care, orthopedic surgery, rheumatology, obstetrics and gynecology, and geriatrics. Results A total of 177 surveys were eligible (55.9% female and 44.1% male). The majority were family consultants (42.9%). In terms of knowledge, 18.1% of our sample recognized all risk factors, and 24.9% recognized all indications to assess bone density. A central dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) was accessible to only 49.4% of the sample. Over 80% of the sample performed comprehensive laboratory workup. Although 68.4% of participants were aware of fracture risk assessment (FRAX), 53.7% used it in their practice. The most cited barrier was a lack of physicians' awareness (80.2%), followed by a lack of patients' awareness (63.6%). The specialty was significantly associated with the awareness of the densitometry certificate (P-value < 0.0001) and the use of FRAX (P-value = 0.0001). Conclusion Our results revealed a below-satisfactory quality of practice among Saudi physicians toward OP. Additionally, our results identified many gaps in knowledge and many barriers to optimal care.
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- Rana A Alahmadi
- Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences College of Medicine, Jeddah, SAU
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- Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences College of Medicine, Jeddah, SAU
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- Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences College of Medicine, Jeddah, SAU
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- Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences College of Medicine, Jeddah, SAU
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- Medicine, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, SAU
- Endocrinology and Metabolism, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, SAU
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- Endocrinology, King Abdulaziz Medical City, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Ministry of National Guards Health Affairs, Jeddah, SAU
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Ibrahim HA, Nahari MH, Al-khadher MA, Ismail NI, Elgzar WT. Gender Disparities in Osteoporosis Knowledge, Health Beliefs and Preventive Behaviors in Najran City, Saudi Arabia. Nutrients 2023; 15:3658. [PMID: 37630848 PMCID: PMC10457756 DOI: 10.3390/nu15163658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Revised: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Osteoporosis is a chronic bone disease affecting both men and women, but it is more prevalent in women. Promoting a healthy lifestyle among adults, particularly women, is crucial in preventing and reducing the osteoporosis impact. This study aimed to compare the osteoporosis knowledge, health beliefs and preventive behaviors among adult male and female in Najran city Saudi Arabia. This cross-sectional study was performed on 516 males and 581 females in Najran City, Saudi Arabia, from January to April 2023. The data collection instrument is a self-reported online questionnaire consisting of basic data, the Osteoporosis Preventive Behavior (OPB) scale, the osteoporosis knowledge assessment tool, and the osteoporosis health belief scale. The results revealed that male participants had a higher OPB (26.70) than females (20.32). However, females have a higher knowledge (10.71), perceive themselves as more susceptible to osteoporosis (20.34) and had higher exercise barriers (20.11) compared to males (9.97, 18.79 and 19.20, respectively). Statistically significant correlations (p < 0.001) were observed between OPB, osteoporosis knowledge (r = 0.26), perceived susceptibility (r = 0.33), severity (r = 0.53), exercise (r = 0.54) and calcium (r = 0.33) benefits, exercise (r = 0.40) and calcium (r = 0.81) barriers and health motivation (r = 0.37). The study concluded significant disparities between males and females regarding osteoporosis-related knowledge, preventive behaviors, perceived susceptibility, severity, and exercise perceived barriers. The results suggest gender-based educational interventions to enhance OPB by addressing osteoporosis-related knowledge, perceived susceptibility, seriousness, benefits, and health motivation.
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- Heba A. Ibrahim
- Department of Maternity and Childhood Nursing, Nursing College, Najran University, Najran 66441, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Najran University, Najran 66441, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Nursing College, Najran University, Najran 66441, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing, Nursing College, Damanhour University, Damanhour 22511, Egypt;
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- Department of Maternity and Childhood Nursing, Nursing College, Najran University, Najran 66441, Saudi Arabia;
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Muacevic A, Adler JR, Munia Abdulmowla M, Khalid Z. The Prevalence of Osteoporosis and Osteopenia Among Older Adults in a Community-Based Setting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Cureus 2022; 14:e32765. [PMID: 36694513 PMCID: PMC9858881 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.32765] [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] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Background Osteoporosis is a disease of bone density. It makes bones fragile and easy to break. Fragility fractures can cause significant morbidity, mortality, poor quality of life, and financial stress on medical care. Osteoporosis is overlooked and undertreated. Saudi Arabia issued a national plan promoting the early diagnosis and management of osteoporosis. Few and old studies are available in Saudi Arabia estimating the prevalence of osteoporosis in the Saudi older adult population. The aim of this study is to measure the prevalence of osteoporosis and osteopenia among older adult patients. Methodology This retrospective cross-sectional study is based on data gathered from patients ≥60 years of age. Data were collected from January 1, 2016, to December 31, 2021, for patients who were attending family medicine clinics at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, who were screened using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). Patients who have secondary causes of osteoporosis were excluded. Results A total of 1,302 patients were studied during the course of data collection. The mean age was 68.26. Out of the studied subjects, 75% were female and 25% were males. The prevalence of osteoporosis was 8.2% and 11.8% in femoral and lumbar bone mineral density (BMD) results, respectively. The prevalence of osteopenia based on femoral and lumbar BMD results was 50.2% and 41.2%, respectively. Conclusion Osteoporosis and osteopenia are prevalent in the Saudi older adult population. Multiple clinical characteristics have been associated with low bone density disease. Thus, it is important to reinforce primary care physicians' efforts for early screening and treatment of the Saudi older adult population based on their clinical and demographic risk factors.
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Saleh YAL, Sulimani RA, Alomary S, Alnajjar YI, Vandenput L, Liu E, Lorentzon M, Harvey NC, McCloskey EV, Johansson H, Kanis JA. Incidence of hip fracture in Saudi Arabia and the development of a FRAX model. Arch Osteoporos 2022; 17:56. [PMID: 35366737 PMCID: PMC8976798 DOI: 10.1007/s11657-022-01085-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2021] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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A prospective hospital-based survey in representative regions of Saudi Arabia determined the incidence of fractures at the hip. The hip fracture rates were used to create a FRAX® model to facilitate fracture risk assessment in Saudi Arabia. OBJECTIVE This paper describes the incidence of hip fracture in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that was used to characterize the current and future burden of hip fracture, to develop a country-specific FRAX® tool for fracture prediction and to compare fracture probabilities with neighbouring countries. METHODS During a 2-year (2017/2018) prospective survey in 15 hospitals with a defined catchment population, hip fractures in Saudi citizens were prospectively identified from hospital registers. The number of hip fractures and future burden was determined from national demography. Age- and sex-specific incidence of hip fracture and national mortality rates were incorporated into a FRAX model for Saudi Arabia. Fracture probabilities were compared with those from Kuwait and Abu Dhabi. RESULTS The incidence of hip fracture applied nationally suggested that the estimated number of hip fractures nationwide in persons over the age of 50 years for 2015 was 2,949 and is predicted to increase nearly sevenfold to 20,328 in 2050. Hip fracture rates were comparable with estimates from Abu Dhabi and Kuwait. By contrast, probabilities of a major osteoporotic fracture or hip fracture from the age of 70 years were much lower than those seen in Abu Dhabi and Kuwait due to higher mortality estimates for Saudi Arabia. CONCLUSION A country-specific FRAX tool for fracture prediction has been developed for Saudi Arabia which is expected to help guide decisions about treatment.
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- Yousef A. L. Saleh
- College of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Medicine, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Ministry of National Guard-Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Biomarkers of Chronic Diseases, Biochemistry Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, King Khaled University Hospital, King Saud University Medical City, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Health Programs and Chronic Diseases, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Health Programs and Chronic Diseases, Osteoporosis Program, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Mary McKillop Institute for Health Research, Australian Catholic University, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Internal Medicine and Clinical Nutrition, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Osteoporosis Centre, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Mary McKillop Institute for Health Research, Australian Catholic University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Mary McKillop Institute for Health Research, Australian Catholic University, Melbourne, Australia
- Sahlgrenska Osteoporosis Centre, Institute of Medicine, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Geriatric Medicine, Region Västra Götaland, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Mölndal, Sweden
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- MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Centre, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
- NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre, University of Southampton and University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK
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- Centre for Metabolic Bone Diseases, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
- Department of Oncology and Metabolism, Mellanby Centre for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- Mary McKillop Institute for Health Research, Australian Catholic University, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Internal Medicine and Clinical Nutrition, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Osteoporosis Centre, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
- MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Centre, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Mary McKillop Institute for Health Research, Australian Catholic University, Melbourne, Australia
- Centre for Metabolic Bone Diseases, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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Sadat-Ali M, Al-Omran A, AlTabash K, AlDakheel DA, Elansassy S, Hegazi T, Al Muhaish M. Effects of Teriparatide on Bone Mineral Density and Prevention of Fragility Fractures in Saudi Arabian Subjects with Osteoporosis: A Two-Year Clinical Study from a Single Center. Int J Clin Pract 2022; 2022:3779745. [PMID: 36380751 PMCID: PMC9626192 DOI: 10.1155/2022/3779745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2022] [Revised: 10/04/2022] [Accepted: 10/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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DESIGN A prospective study was conducted. Setting. This study took place at King Fahd Hospital of the University, Imam AbdulRahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Primary and Secondary Outcomes. The study aimed to evaluate changes in BMD and prevention of fragility fractures. MATERIALS AND METHODS We followed up 439 patients who were prescribed teriparatide at the King Fahd Hospital of the University, AlKhobar, and 415 (94.5%) patients completed a 24-month teriparatide course. The data gathered before starting medication were age, sex, previous therapy, history of fractures, and other diseases like diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and cardiac disease. At the time of the final assessment after 24 months, a history of fractures if any during the treatment was collected and a DXA scan was done. RESULTS A total of 415 patients were followed up for 2 years. Three hundred and sixty-five patients (87.9%) were females, and the rest were males. The average age was 68.21 ± 17.6 years. Two hundred and forty-eight patients (59.8%) were treatment naïve, and 167 (40.2%) were on treatment for osteoporosis. Twenty patients (4.8%) sustained fracture on treatment. The pretreatment DXA showed that the mean hip T-score was -3.1 ± 0.79, and after completion of the treatment, it was -1.5 ± 0.62 (P < 0.001), while the T-score of the lumbar spine was 4.4 ± 0.86 versus -3.2 ± 0.87 (P < 0.001). Seventeen (4.09%) had fractures while on teriparatide treatment. The mean significant gain (MSG) for BMD for the hip was 0.095 g/cm2, and for the lumbar spine, it was was 0.109 g/cm2 with P < 0.001 at 95% CI. CONCLUSIONS Our study shows that 94.5% completed the treatment duration, and there was an increase in the BMD. The decrease in T-scores of the lumbar spine and hip was significant so was the reduction in the number of fractures.
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- Mir Sadat-Ali
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Imam AbdulRahman Bin Faisal University Dammam and King Fahd Hospital of the University, AlKhobar, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Imam AbdulRahman Bin Faisal University Dammam and King Fahd Hospital of the University, AlKhobar, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Imam AbdulRahman Bin Faisal University Dammam and King Fahd Hospital of the University, AlKhobar, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Imam AbdulRahman Bin Faisal University Dammam and King Fahd Hospital of the University, AlKhobar, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Medicine, Imam AbdulRahman Bin Faisal University Dammam and King Fahd Hospital of the University, AlKhobar, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Radiology, College of Medicine, Imam AbdulRahman Bin Faisal University Dammam and King Fahd Hospital of the University, AlKhobar, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Radiology, College of Medicine, Imam AbdulRahman Bin Faisal University Dammam and King Fahd Hospital of the University, AlKhobar, Saudi Arabia
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Balkhi B, Alghamdi A, Alqusair S, Alotaibi B, AlRuthia Y, Alsanawi H, Nasser AB, Fouda MA. Estimated Direct Medical Cost of Osteoporosis in Saudi Arabia: A Single-Center Retrospective Cost Analysis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18189831. [PMID: 34574755 PMCID: PMC8471418 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18189831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2021] [Revised: 09/08/2021] [Accepted: 09/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Osteoporosis and its complications are a major health concern in Saudi Arabia, and the prevalence of osteoporosis is on the rise. The aim of this study was to estimate the direct healthcare cost for patients with osteoporosis. A retrospective study was carried out among adult patients with osteoporosis in a teaching hospital in Saudi Arabia. A bottom-up approach was conducted to estimate the healthcare resources used and the total direct medical cost for the treatment of osteoporosis and related fractures. The study included 511 osteoporosis patients, 93% of whom were female. The average (SD) age was 68.5 years (10.2). The total mean direct medical costs for patients without fractures were USD 975.77 per person per year (PPPY), and for those with osteoporotic fractures, the total direct costs were USD 9716.26 PPPY, of which 56% of the costs were attributable to surgery procedures. Prior to fractures, the main cost components were medication, representing 61%, and physician visits, representing 18%. The findings of this study indicated the economic impact of osteoporosis and related fractures. With the aging population in Saudi Arabia, the burden of disease could increase significantly, which highlights the need for effective prevention strategies to minimize the economic burden of osteoporosis.
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- Bander Balkhi
- Clinical Pharmacy Department, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.); (Y.A.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +966-114691878
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- Clinical Pharmacy Department, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.); (Y.A.)
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- College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; (S.A.); (B.A.)
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- College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; (S.A.); (B.A.)
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- Clinical Pharmacy Department, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.); (Y.A.)
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- Department of Orthopedics, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; (H.A.); (A.B.N.)
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- Department of Orthopedics, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; (H.A.); (A.B.N.)
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- Department of Medicine, Endocrinology Division, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11461, Saudi Arabia;
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Barake M, El Eid R, Ajjour S, Chakhtoura M, Meho L, Mahmoud T, Atieh J, Sibai AM, El-Hajj Fuleihan G. Osteoporotic hip and vertebral fractures in the Arab region: a systematic review. Osteoporos Int 2021; 32:1499-1515. [PMID: 33825915 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-021-05937-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2020] [Accepted: 03/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Asia is projected to account for the largest proportion of the rising burden of osteoporotic fractures worldwide. Data from the Middle East is scarce. We performed a systematic review on the epidemiology of vertebral and hip osteoporotic fractures in 22 Arab League countries, using Scopus, PubMed, and Embase. We identified 67 relevant publications, 28 on hip and 39 on vertebral fractures. The mean age of patients was 70-74 years, female to male ratio 1.2:2.1. Age-standardized incidence rates, to the UN 2010 population, were 236 to 290/100,000 for women from Kuwait and Lebanon, lower in Morocco. Risk factors for hip fractures included lower BMD or BMI, taller stature, anxiolytics, and sleeping pills. Most patients were not tested nor treated. Mortality derived from retrospective studies ranged between 10 and 20% at 1 year, and between 25 and 30% at 2-3 years. Among 39 studies on vertebral fractures, 18 described prevalence of morphometric fractures. Excluding grade 1 fractures, 13.3-20.2% of women, mean age 58-74 years, had prevalent vertebral fractures, as did 10-14% of men, mean age 62-74 years. Risk factors included age, gender, smoking, multiparity, years since menopause, low BMD, bone markers, high sclerostin, low IgF1, hypovitaminosis D, abdominal aortic calcification score, and VDR polymorphisms. Vertebral fracture incidence in women from Saudi Arabia, mean age 61, was 6.2% at 5 years, including grade 1 fractures. Prospective population-based fracture registries, prevalence studies, predictive models, fracture outcomes, and fracture liaison services from Arab countries are still lacking today. They are the pillars to closing the care gap of this morbid disease.
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- M Barake
- Division of Endocrinology, Clemenceau Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Internal Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Calcium Metabolism & Osteoporosis Program, WHO CC in Metabolic Bone Disorders, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Calcium Metabolism & Osteoporosis Program, WHO CC in Metabolic Bone Disorders, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Balamand, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Faculty of Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Calcium Metabolism & Osteoporosis Program, WHO CC in Metabolic Bone Disorders, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon.
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Alsadi W, AbouSulaiman A, AlSabbagh M. Association of dental implants success in bone density classification of postmenopausal women with osteoporosis - a clinical and radiographic prospective study. JOURNAL OF INDIAN ACADEMY OF ORAL MEDICINE AND RADIOLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.4103/jiaomr.jiaomr_61_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Liu J, Deng X, Liang X, Li L. The phytoestrogen glabrene prevents osteoporosis in ovariectomized rats through upregulation of the canonical Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. J Biochem Mol Toxicol 2020; 35:e22653. [PMID: 33113278 DOI: 10.1002/jbt.22653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2020] [Revised: 08/27/2020] [Accepted: 09/29/2020] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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This study systematically investigated the effects of phytoestrogen glabrene on postmenopausal osteoporosis in an ovariectomy (OVX) rat model. Glabrene administration (25, 50, and 100 mg/kg) for 13 weeks can significantly slow down the body weight gain and slightly increase the uterus weight of OVX rats. The increased levels of U-Ca, U-P levels, urine DPD/creatinine, serum ALP, OCN, triglycerides, and total cholesterol induced by OVX were dramatically inhibited in rats, whereas no difference occurred for S-Ca and S-P in all groups. Furthermore, glabrene can enhance bone mineral density of the right femur, fourth-lumbar vertebra and tibia and improve biomechanical parameters, such as femoral neck loading force, three-point bending of the tibia, and vertebral compression in OVX rats. Moreover, glabrene greatly suppressed the expression of TRAP protein but increased OPG and BGP protein expression in tibia tissue of OVX rats. In addition, OVX-induced reduction of Lrp-5, β-catenin, Runx2, and Osx protein expression was all restored by glabrene treatment. The present study indicated that glabrene might be a potential alternative medicine for the prevention and treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis via activation of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.
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- Jun Liu
- Department of Spine Surgery, Maoming People's Hospital, Maoming, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Maoming People's Hospital, Maoming, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Maoming People's Hospital, Maoming, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Maoming People's Hospital, Maoming, China
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Sadat-Ali M, Mattar ME. Osteoporosis among Bahraini Citizens: The First Report. Int J Appl Basic Med Res 2020; 10:164-166. [PMID: 33088737 PMCID: PMC7534718 DOI: 10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_102_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2019] [Revised: 03/25/2020] [Accepted: 04/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Background and Objective Osteoporosis and its complications are increasing as the population is aging world over. Every country needs an initial assessment of prevalence to take appropriate steps in limiting the complications of osteoporosis. The objective of this study was to find the prevalence of osteoporosis in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Methods We retrospectively reviewed dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry scans of patients who underwent scans for the diagnosis of osteoporosis between January 2016 and December 2017 at the University Medical Center, King Abdullah Medical City, Dr. Sulaiman AlHabib Hospital, Kingdom of Bahrain. The data were collected from the picture archiving and communication system for the study period. Patients' medical records were reviewed for the investigations and treatment ordered. The data were entered into the database and analyzed using SPSS Inc., version 19. Results A total of 205 patients with an average age of 58.39 ± 12.12 years were included in the study. There were 185 (90.25%) females and 20 (9.75%) males. Seventy-nine (38.5%) were osteoporotic based on the T score of either at the hip (-< 2.61 ± 1.08) or the spine (-< 3.26 ± 0.78), with a mean age of 60.8 ± 13.1 years. Seventy-two (91.1%) of the osteoporotic patients were female and 42 (58.4%) were ≥65 years. Patients who were osteoporotic were significantly older with P < 0.001. There were 9 patients (4.39%) who had osteoporosis-related fractures. Conclusions This study indicates that the prevalence of osteoporosis is common among Bahraini citizens. As the country's total population is <1.2 million, it will not be difficult to target the ≥65-year-old men and women in early diagnosis and treatment to prevent osteoporosis-related fractures.
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- Mir Sadat-Ali
- Presently Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Awali Hospital, Awali, Kingdom of Bahrain.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Imam AbdulRahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.,Previously at University Medical Center, King Abdallah Medical City, Arabian, Gulf University, Dr. Sulaiman AlHabib Hospital, Kingdom of Bahrain
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- Department of Radiology, University Medical Center, King Abdallah Medical City, Arabian Gulf University, Dr. Sulaiman AlHabib Hospital, Kingdom of Bahrain
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Aziziyeh R, Garcia Perlaza J, Saleem N, Sadat-Ali M, Elsalmawy A, McTavish RK, Duperrouzel C, Cameron C. The burden of osteoporosis in Saudi Arabia: a scorecard and economic model. J Med Econ 2020; 23:767-775. [PMID: 32122190 DOI: 10.1080/13696998.2020.1737536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Objectives: Aging populations are contributing to an increased volume of osteoporotic fractures. The goals of this study were to (1) develop a scorecard on epidemiological burden, policy framework, service provision, and service uptake for osteoporosis in Saudi Arabia and (2) estimate the direct costs of managing osteoporotic fractures in Saudi Arabia.Methods: Osteoporosis data specific to Saudi Arabia were collected through a systematic literature review and surveys with osteoporosis experts. The data were used to build a scorecard, as done previously for the European Union and select Latin American countries. The scorecard applied traffic light colour coding to identify areas of risk in Saudi Arabia's management of osteoporosis. The data were also used to parameterize a burden of illness model. The model estimated the direct medical costs of fractures among adults aged 50-89 years in Saudi Arabia. The model included hospitalization, testing, hip fracture surgery, and drug costs.Results: In Saudi Arabia, the Ministry of Health was aware of impending increases in the number of fractures and had prioritized osteoporosis on the national agenda. Accordingly, reimbursement restrictions for osteoporosis diagnosis and treatment were minimal. However, a national fracture registry and unified system for monitoring care were not in operation. This represents a critical gap in care that will continue to contribute to the underdiagnosis and undertreatment of osteoporosis if not addressed. In total, 174,225 osteoporosis-related fractures were estimated to occur in Saudi Arabia in 2019, with an annual cost of SR2.38 billion ($636 million USD; $1.55 billion PPP). Hospitalization was the primary cost driver.Conclusions: In 2019, Saudi Arabia was expected to incur SR2.38 billion ($636 million USD; $1.55 billion PPP) in costs owing to 174,225 osteoporosis-related fractures. The establishment of a national fracture registry and implementation of fracture liaison services will be paramount to reducing the fracture burden.
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- School of Medicine, King Fahd Hospital, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, Al Noor Specialized Hospital Makkah, An Naseem, Mecca, Saudi Arabia
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Ebeling PR, Chan DC, Lau TC, Lee JK, Songpatanasilp T, Wong SH, Hew FL, Sethi R, Williams M. Secondary prevention of fragility fractures in Asia Pacific: an educational initiative. Osteoporos Int 2020; 31:805-826. [PMID: 31788717 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-019-05197-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2019] [Accepted: 10/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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The Asia -Pacific Bone Academy (APBA) Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) Focus Group educational initiative has stimulated activity across the Asia -Pacific region with the intention of supporting widespread implementation of new FLS. In 2017, the APBA FLS Focus Group developed a suite of tools to support implementation of FLS across the Asia-Pacific region as a component of a multi-faceted educational initiative. This article puts this initiative into context with a narrative review describing the burden of fragility fractures in the region, the current secondary fracture prevention care gap and a summary of emerging best practice. The results of a survey to evaluate the impact of the APBA educational initiative is presented, in addition to commentary on recent activities intended to improve the care of individuals who sustain fragility fractures across the Asia -Pacific. A FLS Toolbox for Asia-Pacific was developed which included the following sections:1. The burden of fragility fractures in the Asia-Pacific region.2. A summary of evidence for FLS in the Asia-Pacific.3. A generic, fully referenced FLS business plan template.4. Potential cost savings accrued by each country, based on a country-specific FLS Benefits Calculator.5. How to start and expand FLS programmes in the Asia-Pacific context.6. A step-by-step guide to setting up FLS in countries in the Asia-Pacific region.7. Other practical tools to support FLS establishment.8. FLS online resources and publications.The FLS Toolbox was provided as a resource to support FLS workshops immediately following the 5th Scientific Meeting of the Asian Federation of Osteoporosis Societies (AFOS) held in Kuala Lumpur in October 2017. The FLS workshops addressed three key themes:• The FLS business case.• Planning the FLS patient pathway.• The role of the FLS coordinator in fragility fracture care management.A follow-up survey of 142 FLS workshop participants was conducted in August-September 2018. The survey included questions regarding how FLS were developed, funded, the scope of service provision and the support provided by the educational initiative. Almost one-third (30.3%) of FLS workshop participants completed the survey. Survey responses were reported for those who had established a FLS at the time the survey was conducted and, separately, for those who had not established a FLS. Findings for those who had established a FLS included:• 78.3% of respondents established a multidisciplinary team to develop the business case for their FLS.• 87.0% of respondents stated that a multidisciplinary team was established to design the patient pathway for their FLS.• 26.1% of respondents stated that their FLS has sustainable funding.• The primary source of funding for FLS was from public hospitals (83.3%) as compared with private hospitals (16.7%).Most hospitals that had not established a FLS at the time the survey was conducted were either in the process of setting-up a FLS (47%) or had plans in place to establish a FLS for which approval is being sought (29%). The primary barrier to establishing a new FLS was lack of sustainable funding. The APBA FLS Focus Group educational initiative has stimulated activity across the Asia-Pacific region with the intention of supporting widespread implementation of new FLS. A second edition of the FLS Toolbox is in development which is intended to complement ongoing efforts throughout the region to expedite widespread implementation of FLS.
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- P R Ebeling
- Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash Health, Translational Research Facility, Level 7, 246 Clayton Rd, Clayton, VIC, 3168, Australia.
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- Department of Geriatrics and Gerontology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Superintendent Office, Chutung Branch, National Taiwan University Hospital, Hsinchu, Taiwan
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- Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Beacon International Specialist Centre, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Phramongkutklao Hospital and College of Medicine, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedics, International Medical Centre, Central, Hong Kong
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- Puchong Medical Specialist Centre, Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia
- Sime Darby Medical Centre, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Amgen Asia Holding Limited, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Al-Mohrej OA, Alshaalan FN, Aldakhil SS, Rahman WA. One-Year Mortality Rates Following Fracture of the Femoral Neck Treated With Hip Arthroplasty in an Aging Saudi Population: A Trauma Center Experience. Geriatr Orthop Surg Rehabil 2020; 11:2151459320922473. [PMID: 32426174 PMCID: PMC7218334 DOI: 10.1177/2151459320922473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2020] [Revised: 03/28/2020] [Accepted: 04/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Introduction: Femoral neck fracture is a common problem in elderly patients, and it is managed with either total hip arthroplasty or hemiarthroplasty with very good outcomes. However, the reported 1-year mortality rate is as high as 33%. Material and Methods: This study was a retrospective cohort study. The electronic patient records were searched for all physiologically old patients with displaced femoral neck fractures that were managed with either hemiarthroplasty or total hip arthroplasty. The primary aim of this study was to estimate morbidity and mortality rates at 30 days and 1 year. The secondary outcome was to determine major complications and factors influencing mortality. Results: From January 2017 to December 2018, a total of 99 patients were included in the study. Of those, 57 were female patients. The mortality rate was 15.2%. The significant predictors of death included the age at the time of surgery, readmission within 30 days of initial admission, acute renal impairment, and the need for preoperative medical intervention. Patients treated with total hip arthroplasty had lower mortality rates than those treated with hemiarthroplasty (P = .017). Discussion: To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study conducted in Saudi Arabia to report detailed perioperative-related complications and outcomes following neck of femur fractures. The results of our study confirm the persistently high morbidity and mortality associated with this patient group. Conclusion: Efforts should be aimed at optimizing preoperative medical management, which is vital to ensure early identification of medically unfit patients.
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- Omar A Al-Mohrej
- Both authors contributed equally to this work.,Department of Orthopedic Surgery, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Both authors contributed equally to this work.,Department of Orthopedic Surgery, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, King Abdulaziz Medical City-National Guard, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.,Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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The Increase of Osteoporotic Hip Fractures and Associated One-Year Mortality in Poland: 2008-2015. J Clin Med 2019; 8:jcm8091487. [PMID: 31540458 PMCID: PMC6780214 DOI: 10.3390/jcm8091487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2019] [Revised: 09/10/2019] [Accepted: 09/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Hip fractures are a worldwide public health issue associated with significant mortality. Previous Polish studies reported an increasing trend in the number of hip fractures for both men and women, although lower than most other European countries. MATERIALS AND METHODS The Polish National Database was analyzed to examine osteoporotic hip fractures in the population aged 50 and over. Hip fracture incidence, rate, one-year mortality, and postoperative length of hospitalization were analyzed using the national health system data. Hospital discharge registry ICD-10 codes were reviewed from 2008 to 2015. RESULTS The incidence of hip fractures increased in both women and men by 19.4% and 14.2%, respectively. The female to male fracture ratio was 2.46. Mean postoperative hospitalization decreased from 13.6 to 11.2 days. The one-year mortality ranged between 30.45% to 32.8% for men and 26.2% to 28% for women. Of note, women aged 80-89 had the highest one-year mortality, 50.7%-55.4% after femoral neck fracture and 53%-58.5% after a pertrochanteric fracture. CONCLUSIONS Hip fractures in Poland are increasingly more prevalent in the aging population. The unfavorable trends observed in this study indicate higher annual mortality after hip fracture, compared with other European countries.
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Sadat-Ali M, Al-Dakheel DA, AlMousa SA, AlAnii FM, Ebrahim WY, AlOmar HK, AlSayed HN, Acharya S, AlHawaj H. Stem-cell therapy for ovariectomy-induced osteoporosis in rats: a comparison of three treatment modalities. STEM CELLS AND CLONING-ADVANCES AND APPLICATIONS 2019; 12:17-25. [PMID: 31354306 PMCID: PMC6585411 DOI: 10.2147/sccaa.s204099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2019] [Accepted: 04/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Background: Recent studies have shown that ovariectomy-induced osteoporosis in rats can be reversed by infusion of osteoblasts cultured from mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). This study compares the influence of MSCs, osteoblasts, and exosomes derived from osteoblasts for the treatment of osteoporosis. Methods: Osteoporosis was induced in 40 female Sprague Dawley rats by performing ovariectomy. After 12 weeks, bone marrow was harvested and MSCs separated from bone-marrow aspirate as described by Piao et al. After 15 days, autologous osteogenically differentiated cells from the MSCs were available. Exosomes were isolated from osteoblasts by modification of the technique described by Ge et al. MSCs and osteoblasts (106 cells in 0.5 mL normal saline) and exosomes (100 µg protein) were injected into the tail veins of the animals. Animals were euthanized after 12 weeks and femurs and lumbar spines dissected and analyzed using high-resolution
peripheral quantitative computed tomography. Results: When compared to the control group, osteoblast-treated animals showed significant differences in all parameters compared, with P-values ranging between <0.002 and <0.0001. Comparison among osteoblasts, MSCs, and exosomes, showed that osteoblasts had positive and statistically significant new-bone formation. The comparison for the spine was similar to the distal femur for osteoblasts. Conclusion: This study showed robust positive bone-forming changes after osteoblast injection in the distal femur and the spine when compared to controls, MSCs, and exosomes.
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- Institute of Research and Medical Consultations, Imam Abdul Rahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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Beshyah SA, Al-Saleh Y, El-Hajj Fuleihan G. Management of osteoporosis in the Middle East and North Africa: a survey of physicians' perceptions and practices. Arch Osteoporos 2019; 14:60. [PMID: 31175470 DOI: 10.1007/s11657-019-0609-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2019] [Accepted: 05/21/2019] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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UNLABELLED We surveyed 573 physicians in the Middle East regarding osteoporosis management. Sixty percent had access to, but were not in charge of, densitometry reporting. Screening for secondary causes was common; 62% were aware of FRAX®; less than half used it. Medications were accessible, and most participants had concerns regarding bisphosphonates. Barriers to care were identified. INTRODUCTION The 2011 IOF Middle East Osteoporosis Audit highlighted major care gaps in osteoporosis care in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. We investigated osteoporosis management practice patterns in this region. METHODS We mailed an electronic survey to a convenience sample of physicians, explaining the study rationale and methods. It gathered information on physicians' profiles, availability and utilization of resources, risk assessment, and management. RESULTS Five hundred seventy-three responses were obtained from the United Arab Emirates (UAE, 36%), Saudi Arabia (KSA, 25%), Lebanon (14%), and others (25%). Endocrinology was the single most represented specialty. Sixty percent of participants had access to densitometers, but treating physicians were not in charge of densitometry reading. Screening for vitamin D deficiency and secondary contributors to osteoporosis was frequently implemented. Although two-thirds of professionals were aware of FRAX®, only 42% used it, either because of lack of know how or of a country specific calculator. Almost all (96.0%) had access to oral and 68.9% to intravenous bisphosphonates, and over half to teriparatide (46.4%) and denosumab (45.0%). Most participants (92%) were aware of concerns regarding side effects of bisphosphonates, and this changed the management in the majority (73%). Important barriers to osteoporosis care were lack of osteoporosis awareness among physicians, patients, and cost of treatment. CONCLUSIONS This first look at physicians' practice patterns on the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis in the MENA region underscores the pressing need for an official call for action, at all levels, to address this large care gap.
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- Salem A Beshyah
- Clinical Research and Metabolic Medicine, Dubai Medical College, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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- Department of Medicine, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Riyadh, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Calcium Metabolism and Osteoporosis Program, WHO Collaborating Center for Metabolic Bone Disorders, Scholars in HeAlth Research Program (SHARP), American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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Hariri AF, Almatrafi MN, Zamka AB, Babaker AS, Fallatah TM, Althouwaibi OH, Hamdi AS. Relationship between Body Mass Index and T-Scores of Bone Mineral Density in the Hip and Spine Regions among Older Adults with Diabetes: A Retrospective Review. J Obes 2019; 2019:9827403. [PMID: 31179127 PMCID: PMC6501245 DOI: 10.1155/2019/9827403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2019] [Accepted: 04/03/2019] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Diabetes mellitus (DM) cases are increasing worldwide, especially in Saudi Arabia. Previous studies suggested a positive relationship between body mass index (BMI) and bone mineral density (BMD) levels. Generally, patients with low BMI (<18.5 kg/m2) have reduced BMD levels and, thus, low T-scores; hence, they are categorized as osteopenic or osteoporotic. In this study, we aimed to determine whether a relationship between BMI and BMD T-scores in the hip and spine regions of patients with diabetes exists. This retrospective record review investigated older adult patients with diabetes in King Abdulaziz University Hospital (n=198; age 50-90 years) who underwent BMD scan between January 1, 2016, and June 25, 2018, regardless of their sex but limited to type 2 DM. The height and weight of all subjects were recorded, and BMI was calculated and categorized. We used SPSS version 21 for data analysis; measures of central tendencies, Pearson's correlations, chi-square tests, and independent t-tests were employed. We found positive relationships between BMI and BMD T-scores in the hip and spine regions (right femoral neck: R=+0.214, P ≤ 0.002; total right hip: R=+0.912, P ≤ 0.001; left femoral neck: R=+0.939, P ≤ 0.001; total left hip: R=+0.885, P ≤ 0.001; and total lumbar region: R=+0.607, P ≤ 0.001). Low BMI (<18.5 kg/m2) could be a risk factor for osteoporosis, whereas normal/high BMI could be protective against osteoporosis among adults with diabetes.
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- Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Consultant and Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Mohd-Tahir NA, Li SC. Economic burden of osteoporosis-related hip fracture in Asia: a systematic review. Osteoporos Int 2017; 28:2035-2044. [PMID: 28314898 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-017-3985-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2016] [Accepted: 02/23/2017] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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UNLABELLED This review analyzes the economic costs of HF in Asia. The availability and quality of studies on the burden of osteoporosis in Asia are very scarce. There is a need to encourage more quality cost of osteoporosis studies based on standardized methods to convince healthcare authorities in implementing appropriate strategies. INTRODUCTION Osteoporosis fractures, especially hip fractures, impose large economic costs to governments and societies. This review aimed to systematically analyze available evidence on healthcare costs associated with osteoporosis-related hip fractures (HF) in Asia. METHODS Articles were systematically sought from databases including PubMed, EMBASE, and EBSCOHost between 2000 and 2015. Total costs associated with HF care, the cost components, and length of stays were retrieved and analyzed. Study designs were also qualitatively analyzed. RESULTS The availability of published studies on economic burden of HF in Asia is severely lacking with only 15 articles met the inclusion criteria. Even among the included studies, only two studies reported comprehensive costs evaluating all costs including indirect or intangible costs. Most studies satisfactorily reported criteria for conducting economic evaluation, but large variations existed in the methodological design. Due to study design and other influencing factors, large variation in the cost of HF treatment from US$774 to US$14,198.90 (median S$2943), representing an average of 18.95% (range: 3.58-57.05%) of the countries' 2014 GDP/capita, was observed. This highlighted the heavy burden of managing HF in Asia with about 40% of the included studies reported using more than one third of GDP/capita. CONCLUSION There is a paucity of burden of illness studies of osteoporosis in the Asian region. For the few available studies, there was a lack of standardization in methodological approach in evaluating the economic burden of the disease. There is a need to encourage more quality burden of illness studies of osteoporosis to inform policymakers in healthcare planning.
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- N-A Mohd-Tahir
- Discipline of Pharmacy and Experimental Pharmacology, School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Discipline of Pharmacy and Experimental Pharmacology, School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia.
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Sadat-Ali M, Alfaraidy M, AlHawas A, Al-Othman AA, Al-Dakheel DA, Tayara BK. Morbidity and mortality after fragility hip fracture in a Saudi Arabian population: Report from a single center. J Int Med Res 2017; 45:1175-1180. [PMID: 28480812 PMCID: PMC5536396 DOI: 10.1177/0300060517706283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Objective To determine the functional morbidity and mortality after fragility hip fracture and compare the mortality with three other common diseases. Methods Data were collected from patients admitted to King Fahd Hospital of the University, AlKhobar from January 2010 to December 2014. Demographic data included the preoperative American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score as assessed by the anesthetist and the type of surgery. Personal and telephone interviews were performed, and data were entered into a database and analyzed. Results We identified 203 patients with fragility proximal femoral fractures, and the data of 189 patients (109 male, 80 female; average age, 66.90 ± 13.43 years) were available for analysis. The overall mortality rate was 26.98% (51 patients). The mortality rate was significantly higher among patients with an ASA score of 4 (36.36%) than 1 (20.45%). With respect to morbidity, only 48.23% of patients were able to return to their pre-fracture status; 32.35% of those who required assisted walking and 83.4% of those who required a wheelchair became bedridden. Conclusions Our data demonstrate that patients with fragility hip fractures have high morbidity and a mortality rate approaching 30%. Age and the ASA score significantly influence this high mortality rate.
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- Mir Sadat-Ali
- 1 Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Imam AbdulRahman Bin Faisal University and King Fahd Hospital of the University, AlKhobar, Saudi Arabia
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- 2 Orthopaedic Resident in Training, National Guard Hospitals, Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
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- 3 College of Medicine, Imam AbdulRahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, AlKhobar, Saudi Arabia
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- 4 Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Imam AbdulRahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam Fahd Hospital of the University, Saudi Arabia
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- 5 Orthopaedic Resident in Training, King Fahd Military Medical City, Dhahran, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
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Chin KY, Wan Ngah WZ, Ima-Nirwana S. Lessons from the Bone Chapter of the Malaysian Aging Men Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2016; 13:ijerph13060531. [PMID: 27231930 PMCID: PMC4923988 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph13060531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2016] [Revised: 05/17/2016] [Accepted: 05/23/2016] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
Abstract
Male osteoporosis in Malaysia is a largely neglected problem. Therefore, a bone health study in men using quantitative ultrasonometry was launched as part of the Malaysian Aging Men Study in 2009–2012. This review aimed to summarize the findings of the aforementioned bone health study. The study examined the bone health of Chinese and Malaysian men aged 20 years and above living in Kuala Lumpur using a quantitative ultrasound device. Participants answered a questionnaire on their demographic details and physical activity status. Body anthropometry of the participants was measured and their blood collected for biochemical analysis. Results showed that a significant proportion of the Malaysian Chinese and Malay men had suboptimal bone health indicated by calcaneal speed of sound and vitamin D status. Age-related decline of the calcaneal speed of sound in these men was gradual and biphasic without ethnic difference. Body anthropometry such as height, weight, body mass index, and body fat percentage contributed to the variation of the calcaneal speed of sound in Malaysian men. Age-related changes in testosterone, insulin-like growth factor 1, and thyroid stimulating hormone also influenced the calcaneal speed of sound in these men. This study serves as a reminder that male osteoporosis in Malaysia should be an issue of concern. It is also a basis for a more comprehensive study on bone health in men in the future.
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Affiliation(s)
- Kok-Yong Chin
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Malaysia.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Malaysia.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Malaysia.
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