Proximal Humerus Fractures in the Geriatric Population Present an Opportunity to Improve Recognition and Treatment of Osteoporosis.
Amit S PipleChristian Taylor SmithDavid W BartonJonathan J CarmouchePublished in: Geriatric orthopaedic surgery & rehabilitation (2020)
In the absence of a dedicated program to improve secondary fracture prevention following minimal trauma spinal fractures, recognition and treatment of osteoporosis in patients remained inadequate over time despite numerous calls to action on the topic in the orthopedic literature and public health initiatives. Undertreatment of osteoporosis puts patients at increased risk for additional fractures. This study underscores an opportunity to improve bone health by aggressively screening for and treating osteoporosis in geriatric humerus fracture patients.
Keyphrases
- public health
- end stage renal disease
- bone mineral density
- postmenopausal women
- chronic kidney disease
- ejection fraction
- newly diagnosed
- healthcare
- peritoneal dialysis
- systematic review
- prognostic factors
- hip fracture
- spinal cord injury
- mental health
- spinal cord
- patient reported outcomes
- health information
- risk assessment
- soft tissue
- bone loss