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De Vincentis S, Domenici D, Ansaloni A, Boselli G, D'Angelo G, Russo A, Taliani E, Rochira V, Simoni M, Madeo B. COVID-19 lockdown negatively impacted on adherence to denosumab therapy: incidence of non-traumatic fractures and role of telemedicine. J Endocrinol Invest 2022; 45:1887-1897. [PMID: 35590044 PMCID: PMC9119380 DOI: 10.1007/s40618-022-01820-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 05/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
Abstract
PURPOSE Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) lockdowns have impacted on management of osteoporosis and the use of telemedicine is increasingly widespread albeit supported by little evidence so far. The aim of the study is to assess adherence to denosumab and incidence of non-traumatic fractures during the lockdown compared to the pre-COVID-19 year and to explore the effectiveness of telemedicine in the management of osteoporotic patients. METHODS Retrospective, longitudinal, single-center study on patients receiving subcutaneous denosumab therapy every 6 months. Each patient was scheduled to undergo 2 visits: one during the pre-COVID-19 period (March 2019-March 2020) and another visit during the lockdown period (March 2020-March 2021). Data on new fractures, adherence, risk factors for osteoporosis and the modality of visit (telemedicine or face-to-face) were collected. RESULTS The prevalence of non-adherent patients was higher during the lockdown (35 of 269 patients, 13.0%) than the pre-COVID-19 period (9 of 276 patients, 3.3%) (p < 0.0001). During the lockdown, the number of new non-traumatic fractures was higher than the pre-COVID-19 year (p < 0.0001): 10 patients out of 269 (3.7%) experienced a fragility fracture and 2 patients (0.7%) a probable rebound fracture during the lockdown period, whereas no patient had fragility/rebound fractures during the pre-COVID-19 period. No difference was found in the prevalence of non-adherence and new non-traumatic fractures comparing patients evaluated with tele-medicine to those evaluated with face-to-face visit. CONCLUSION Non-adherent patients and new non-traumatic fractures (including rebound fractures) were more prevalent during the lockdown in comparison to the pre-COVID-19 period, regardless of the modality of medical evaluation.
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- S De Vincentis
- Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
- Unit of Endocrinology, Department of Medical Specialties, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico di Modena, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Modena, Italy
- Clinical and Experimental Medicine PhD Program, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
- Unit of Endocrinology, Department of Medical Specialties, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico di Modena, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Modena, Italy
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- Unit of Endocrinology, Department of Medical Specialties, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico di Modena, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
- Unit of Endocrinology, Department of Medical Specialties, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico di Modena, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
- Unit of Endocrinology, Department of Medical Specialties, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico di Modena, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
- Unit of Endocrinology, Department of Medical Specialties, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico di Modena, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Modena, Italy
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- Unit of Endocrinology, Department of Medical Specialties, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico di Modena, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy.
- Unit of Endocrinology, Department of Medical Specialties, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico di Modena, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Modena, Italy.
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- Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
- Unit of Endocrinology, Department of Medical Specialties, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico di Modena, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Modena, Italy
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- Unit of Endocrinology, Department of Medical Specialties, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico di Modena, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Modena, Italy
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Oguzkaya S, Misir A, Ozcamdalli M, Eken G, Kizkapan TB, Kurk MB, Uzun E. Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on orthopedic fracture characteristics in three hospitals in Turkey: A multi-center epidemiological study. Jt Dis Relat Surg 2021; 32:323-332. [PMID: 34145802 PMCID: PMC8343845 DOI: 10.52312/jdrs.2021.20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2021] [Accepted: 03/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Objectives
In this study, we present the use of case specific three- dimensional (3D) printed plastic models and custom-made acetabular implants in orthopedic surgery. Materials and methods
Between March 2018 and September 2020, surgeries were simulated using plastic models manufactured by 3D printers on the two patients with pilon fractures. Also, custom-made acetabular implants were used on two patients with an acetabular bone defect for the revision of total hip arthroplasty (THA). Results
More comfortable surgeries were experienced in pilon fractures using preoperative plastic models. Similarly, during the follow-up period, the patients that applied custom-made acetabular implants showed a fixed and well-positioning in radiographic examination. These patients did not experience any surgical complications and achieved an excellent recovery. Conclusion
Preoperative surgical simulation with 3D printed models can increase the comfort of fracture surgeries. Also, custom-made 3D printed acetabular implants can perform an important task in patients treated with revision THA surgery due to severe acetabular defects.
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- Sinan Oguzkaya
- Sarkışla Devlet Hastanesi Ortopedi ve Travmatoloji Kliniği, 58400 Sarkışla, Sivas, Türkiye.
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English S, Coyle L, Bradley S, Wilton W, Cordner J, Dempster R, Lindsay JR. Virtual fracture liaison clinics in the COVID era: an initiative to maintain fracture prevention services during the pandemic associated with positive patient experience. Osteoporos Int 2021; 32:1221-1226. [PMID: 33585952 PMCID: PMC7882233 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-021-05882-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2020] [Accepted: 02/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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UNLABELLED We introduced virtual fracture liaison clinics during the COVID-19 pandemic in order to support clinical care while DXA services were down-turned. We observed that virtual FLS clinics are effective in delivering fracture risk assessment, health promotion, and clinical management and are well received by patients with positive patient experience. INTRODUCTION We examined the impact of virtual FLS telephone clinics, as an alternative to face-to-face clinics during the COVID-19 lockdown. METHODS Patients presenting with low trauma fracture were recruited according to standard criteria. A structured telephone clinic appointment was offered, which included fracture risk and health promotion assessment and a treatment plan. Risk factors, demographics, fracture type, FRAX scores, and outcomes were analysed. We assessed patient experience with an anonymised patient survey. RESULTS Clinical outcomes from virtual clinics were assessed (77F/33M; mean age 65.7 years). The mean 10-year observed fracture risk for major osteoporotic fracture was 18.2% and 7.0% for hip fracture. We observed high 'attendance' rates at 79%; however, a significant number were still not available for telephone review (11%) or cancelled their appointment (10%). A recommendation for bisphosphonate treatment was made in 54% of the cohort based on National Osteoporosis Guidelines Group (NOGG) criteria. Follow-up DXA assessment is planned for 64%, according to fracture risk and NOGG guidance. We received 60 responses from the initial patient survey. Ninety percent rated their overall experience of service at 4 or 5 (very good to excellent). Ninety-eight indicated they would recommend the service to others. CONCLUSIONS Virtual clinics are effective in delivery of fracture risk assessment and clinical management with positive patient experience. While a significant proportion will require DXA follow-up to complete the clinical assessment, virtual clinics have mitigated delays in fracture prevention interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- S English
- Osteoporosis and Bone Metabolism Service, Musgrave Park Hospital, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT9 7JB, UK
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- Osteoporosis and Bone Metabolism Service, Musgrave Park Hospital, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT9 7JB, UK
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- Osteoporosis and Bone Metabolism Service, Musgrave Park Hospital, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT9 7JB, UK
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- Osteoporosis and Bone Metabolism Service, Musgrave Park Hospital, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT9 7JB, UK
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- Osteoporosis and Bone Metabolism Service, Musgrave Park Hospital, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT9 7JB, UK
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- Osteoporosis and Bone Metabolism Service, Musgrave Park Hospital, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT9 7JB, UK
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- Osteoporosis and Bone Metabolism Service, Musgrave Park Hospital, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT9 7JB, UK.
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