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Delsmann MM, Schmidt C, Mühlenfeld M, Jandl NM, Boese CK, Beil FT, Rolvien T, Ries C. Prevalence of osteoporosis and osteopenia in elderly patients scheduled for total knee arthroplasty. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2022; 142:3957-3964. [PMID: 34919186 PMCID: PMC9596583 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-021-04297-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2021] [Accepted: 11/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Osteoporosis is a common comorbidity in elderly patients with osteoarthritis (OA) and may increase perioperative complications in orthopedic surgery (e.g., component migration, periprosthetic fractures). As there is no investigation of bone mineral density (BMD) in elderly patients prior to total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in Europe, we investigated this issue with a particular focus on a potential treatment gap. MATERIALS AND METHODS We assessed the BMD by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) in 109 consecutive elderly patients (age ≥ 70 years) scheduled for TKA. In addition to a detailed assessment of osteoporosis and osteopenia, the influence of clinical risk factors and radiological OA severity on BMD was evaluated using group comparisons and linear regression models. In addition, we analyzed differences in BMD between patients scheduled for TKA vs. total hip arthroplasty (THA). RESULTS Of the included 109 patients, 19 patients (17.4%) were diagnosed with osteoporosis and 50 (45.9%) with osteopenia. In the osteoporotic patients, a clinically relevant underdiagnosis concomitant with a serious treatment gap was observed in 95.0% of the patients. Body mass index, OA grade, and glucocorticoid use were identified as independent factors associated with BMD. No differences in BMD were found between the patients scheduled for TKA vs. THA. CONCLUSIONS Considering the high prevalence of osteoporosis and osteopenia in elderly patients, DXA screening should be recommended for patients ≥ 70 years indicated for TKA.
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- Maximilian M Delsmann
- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Orthopaedics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
- Department of Osteology and Biomechanics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Lottestraße 59, 22529, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Orthopaedics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
- Department of Osteology and Biomechanics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Lottestraße 59, 22529, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Orthopaedics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Orthopaedics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Orthopaedics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Orthopaedics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Orthopaedics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany.
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Orthopaedics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany.
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Chen LR, Hou PH, Chen KH. Nutritional Support and Physical Modalities for People with Osteoporosis: Current Opinion. Nutrients 2019; 11:nu11122848. [PMID: 31757101 PMCID: PMC6950804 DOI: 10.3390/nu11122848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2019] [Revised: 11/10/2019] [Accepted: 11/18/2019] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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Osteoporosis is a vital healthcare issue among elderly people. During the aging process, a gradual loss of bone mass results in osteopenia and osteoporosis. Heritable factors account for 60%-80% of optimal bone mineralization, whereas modifiable factors such as nutrition, weight-bearing exercise, body mass, and hormonal milieu affect the development of osteopenia and osteoporosis in adulthood. Osteoporosis substantially increases the risk of skeletal fractures and further morbidity and mortality. The effective prevention of fractures by reducing the loss of bone mass is the primary goal for physicians treating people with osteoporosis. Other than pharmacologic agents, lifestyle adjustment, nutritional support, fall prevention strategies, exercise, and physical modalities can be used to treat osteoporosis or prevent further osteoporotic fracture. Each of these factors, alone or in combination, can be of benefit to people with osteoporosis and should be implemented following a detailed discussion with patients. This review comprises a systematic survey of the current literature on osteoporosis and its nonpharmacologic and nonsurgical treatment. It provides clinicians and healthcare workers with evidence-based information on the assessment and management of osteoporosis. However, numerous issues regarding osteoporosis and its treatment remain unexplored and warrant future investigation.
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- Li-Ru Chen
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei 10449, Taiwan; (L.-R.C.); (P.-H.H.)
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Chiao-Tung University, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei 10449, Taiwan; (L.-R.C.); (P.-H.H.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taipei Tzu-Chi Hospital, The Buddhist Tzu-Chi Medical Foundation, Taipei 23142, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, Tzu-Chi University, Hualien 970, Taiwan
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +886-2-66289779
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Wahl P, Sprecher CM, Brüning C, Meier C, Milz S, Gautier E, Fintan Moriarty T. Successful bony integration of a porous tantalum implant despite longlasting and ongoing infection: Histologic workup of an explanted shoulder prosthesis. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2018; 106:2924-2931. [PMID: 30199602 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.34174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2018] [Revised: 01/25/2018] [Accepted: 05/13/2018] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Infection associated with an implant is a complication feared in surgery, as it leads to loosening and dysfunction. This report documents an unexpected good bony integration of a porous tantalum shoulder prosthesis despite infection. A shoulder prosthesis with a porous tantalum glenoidal base plate was retrieved after 3 years of ongoing infection with Staphylococcus spp. Methyl-methacrylate embedded sections of the retrieved glenoidal component were analyzed by optical and scanning electron beam microscopy (SEM). Bone ongrowth and ingrowth were quantified. Bone had formed at the implant surface and within the open cell structure of the porous tantalum. The bone implant contact index was 32%. The bone ingrowth or relative bone area within the open structure was 8.2%, respectively 11.9% in the outer 50% of the thickness. Due to the section thickness, bone ongrowth could best be documented in SEM. Despite long-lasting and ongoing infection, the glenoidal base plate of the prosthesis showed good bony integration upon removal. The bone ingrowth into the porous tantalum was comparable to the values previously reported for the undersurface of retrieved proximal humerus resurfacing implants. Good integration of the implant however did not solve the problem of infection, and related morbidity. © 2018 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Biomed Mater Res Part B: Appl Biomater, 106B: 2924-2931, 2018.
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- Peter Wahl
- Division of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Cantonal Hospital, Winterthur, Switzerland.,Department of Septic Surgery, BG Trauma Centre, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Division of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Cantonal Hospital, Winterthur, Switzerland
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- Institute of Anatomy, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, HFR Fribourg-Cantonal Hospital, Fribourg, Switzerland
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Vranken L, Wyers CE, van den Bergh JPW, Geusens PPMM. The Phenotype of Patients with a Recent Fracture: A Literature Survey of the Fracture Liaison Service. Calcif Tissue Int 2017; 101:248-258. [PMID: 28536889 PMCID: PMC5544781 DOI: 10.1007/s00223-017-0284-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2017] [Accepted: 04/21/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The aetiology of fractures in patients aged 50 years and older is multifactorial, and includes bone- and fall-related risks. The Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) is recommended to identify patients with a recent fracture and to evaluate their subsequent fracture risk, in order to take measures to decrease the risk of subsequent fractures in patients with a high risk phenotype. A literature survey was conducted to describe components of the bone- and fall-related phenotype of patients attending the FLS. Components of the patient phenotype at the FLS have been reported in 33 studies. Patient selection varied widely in terms of patient identification, selection, and FLS attendance. Consequently, there was a high variability in FLS patient characteristics, such as mean age (64-80 years), proportion of men (13-30%), and fracture locations (2-51% hip, <1-41% vertebral, and 49-95% non-hip, non-vertebral fractures). The studies also varied in the risk evaluation performed. When reported, there was a highly variability in the percentage of patients with osteoporosis (12-54%), prevalent vertebral fractures (20-57%), newly diagnosed contributors to secondary osteoporosis and metabolic bone disorders (3-70%), and fall-related risk factors (60-84%). In FLS literature, we found a high variability in patient selection and risk evaluation, resulting in a highly variable phenotype. In order to specify the bone- and fall related phenotypes at the FLS, systematic studies on the presence and combinations of these risks are needed.
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- Lisanne Vranken
- Department of Internal Medicine, VieCuri Medical Centre, P.O. Box 1926, 5900 BX, Venlo, The Netherlands.
- Department of Internal Medicine, NUTRIM School of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht University Medical Centre+ (MUMC+), P.O. Box 616, 6200, MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, VieCuri Medical Centre, P.O. Box 1926, 5900 BX, Venlo, The Netherlands
- Department of Internal Medicine, NUTRIM School of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht University Medical Centre+ (MUMC+), P.O. Box 616, 6200, MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, VieCuri Medical Centre, P.O. Box 1926, 5900 BX, Venlo, The Netherlands
- Department of Internal Medicine, NUTRIM School of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht University Medical Centre+ (MUMC+), P.O. Box 616, 6200, MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Biomedical Research Centre, Hasselt University, Agoralaan, Gebouw D, 3590, Diepenbeek, Belgium
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- Biomedical Research Centre, Hasselt University, Agoralaan, Gebouw D, 3590, Diepenbeek, Belgium
- Department of Internal Medicine, Subdivision Rheumatology, CAPHRI, Maastricht University Medical Centre+ (MUMC+), P.O. Box 616, 6200 MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Gregersen M, Krogshede A, Brink O, Damsgaard EM. Prediction of Reoperation of Femoral Neck Fractures Treated With Cannulated Screws in Elderly Patients. Geriatr Orthop Surg Rehabil 2015; 6:322-7. [PMID: 26623169 PMCID: PMC4647203 DOI: 10.1177/2151458515614369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Reoperation of femoral neck fractures in elderly patients is frequent. Our aim was to determine predictors of reoperations following primary internal fixation with 3 cannulated screws. MATERIALS AND METHODS A follow-up study included all patients aged 65+ years old patients consecutively admitted to an orthopedic ward with femoral neck fracture in the period from January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2010, and fixed with cannulated screws. We retrospectively obtained all available data from patient databases related to potential predictors of reoperations: gender, age, dwelling, dementia, body mass index, vitamin D, albumin, prednisolone treatment, walking aid, performance of activities of daily living, low-energy trauma, initial displacement, and surgery quality. Outcome was reoperation due to fixation failure/prominent screws, nonunion, or avascular necrosis of femoral head within 2 years after surgery. By multivariate Cox proportional hazards regression, including mortality as a competing risk, we estimated crude and adjusted hazards ratios (HRs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for reoperation. RESULTS Two years after surgery, 29% of 322 elderly patients underwent reoperation. Reoperation was associated with primary fracture displacement (HRadjusted 1.61; 95% CI: 1.01-2.55; P = .04) compared to undisplacement. A poor quality of primary reduction was associated with a higher risk of reoperations than a good quality (HRadjusted 1.95; 95% CI: 1.02-3.72; P = .04). Elderly individuals in own homes and sheltered housings had a higher risk of reoperation (HRadjusted 2.67; 95% CI 1.35-5.31; P = .005) compared to nursing home residents. CONCLUSION Our findings support the evidence of a higher incidence of reoperation in displaced femoral neck fractures compared to the nondisplaced and is associated with poor quality of fracture reduction. Reoperations are most frequent in younger and more independent patients living at home.
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- Merete Gregersen
- Department of Geriatrics, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Geriatrics, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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Fracture Liaison Services (FLS) have been demonstrated in many countries to provide an effective means to deliver secondary preventive care for patients presenting with fragility fractures. This review provides an update on journal articles, reports, guidelines and government policies, with relevance to FLS, which have been published during the period 2009-2012. International evidence of the extent and persistence of the secondary fracture prevention care gap has expanded during this period. Major professional and patient societies throughout the world, including the International Osteoporosis Foundation and the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research, have supported international initiatives to disseminate best practice. Health economic analysis of FLS has developed considerably, with a consistent theme from investigator-led and government analyses that FLS provide highly cost-effective care. Opportunities to close the care gap, in a systematic way, for unrecognised vertebral fracture sufferers are also considered.
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- Paul J Mitchell
- Synthesis Medical NZ Limited, 3 Harris Street, Pukekohe 2120, New Zealand.
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Bibliography. Parathyroids, bone and mineral metabolism. Current world literature. Curr Opin Endocrinol Diabetes Obes 2011; 18:418-22. [PMID: 22024994 DOI: 10.1097/med.0b013e32834decbe] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Walker J. The role of the nurse in the management of osteoporosis. BRITISH JOURNAL OF NURSING (MARK ALLEN PUBLISHING) 2010; 19:1243-7. [PMID: 21042253 DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2010.19.19.79300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Osteoporosis is a chronic disease which is asymptomatic until fractures occur. It is an increasing problem within an ageing population and has many intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors. This article provides an overview of osteoporosis,including the pathogenesis, diagnosis and management.Multidisciplinary assessment and management of osteoporosis is essential with the apt use of non-pharmacologic and pharmacological options to minimize the risk of fracture and appropriately manage patients in an holistic manner.
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- Jennie Walker
- Department of Orthopaedic and Accident Surgery, Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham
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Mergler S, Löbker B, Evenhuis HM, Penning C. Feasibility of quantitative ultrasound measurement of the heel bone in people with intellectual disabilities. RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2010; 31:1283-1290. [PMID: 20800437 DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2010.07.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2010] [Revised: 07/12/2010] [Accepted: 07/16/2010] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Low bone mineral density (BMD) and fractures are common in people with intellectual disabilities (ID). Reduced mobility in case of motor impairment and the use of anti-epileptic drugs contribute to the development of low BMD. Quantitative ultrasound (QUS) measurement of the heel bone is a non-invasive and radiation-free method for measuring bone status that can be used outside the hospital. QUS might be used for screening purposes to identify people with intellectual disability with poor bone status, who are in need of supplementary examination and treatment. To investigate feasibility of QUS in this group, QUS of the heel bone was performed on-site in 151 people with ID living in residential care. Measurements were successfully performed in at least one foot in 94.7%, were interpretable (resulting in a stiffness index) in 91.6%, and induced barely or no stress in 90.4% of the study population. Measurements generally took less than 10 min. In 93 persons bone status of both feet had been measured. The "mean percentage of the absolute difference" between outcomes of both feet was 15.5% (±15.3% SD, range 0-76.5%). Ultrasound measurement of the heel bone is a feasible and non-stressful method for measuring bone status in people with ID. Since the mean difference between outcomes of the left and right foot were large, measurement of both feet is recommended to prevent inaccurate interpretation.
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- S Mergler
- Erasmus MC, Intellectual Disability Medicine/Department of General Practice, PO Box 2040, 3000 CA Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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