ReviewBest practice & research. Clinical rheumatology2006
Osteoporotic fractures in older adults.
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52 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Smoking and fracture risk in men: a meta-analysis of cohort studies, using both frequentist and Bayesian approaches.Scientific reports · 2022Pooled it
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- C-reactive protein and fracture risk: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies through the use of both frequentist and Bayesian approaches.Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA · 2021Pooled it
- Thiazide diuretic usage and risk of fracture: a meta-analysis of cohort studies.Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA · 2018Pooled it
- Timeline of functional recovery after hip fracture in seniors aged 65 and older: a prospective observational analysis.Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA · 2019Trial
- The effect of two doses of dried plum on bone density and bone biomarkers in osteopenic postmenopausal women: a randomized, controlled trial.Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA · 2016Trial
- Progressive load training for the quadriceps muscle associated with proprioception exercises for the prevention of falls in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis: a randomized controlled trial.Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA · 2010Trial
- Post-Fracture Care After COVID-19 Mobility Restrictions in Older Adults with Femoral Neck Fracture: A Retrospective Pre-Post Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Statistical shape modeling of the proximal femur in Mexican women: a cross-sectional morphometric and densitometric study.Archives of osteoporosis · 2026Article
- Deltoid Tuberosity Index as a Predictor of Hip Fracture Risk in Older Adults.Geriatric orthopaedic surgery & rehabilitation · 2026Article
- Treatment Goals for Prevention of Vertebral Fractures in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis.Journal of bone metabolism · 2025Article
- Prune extract prevents disuse osteoporosis by inhibiting the decrease in osteoblast-related gene expression in sciatic-denervated rats.Journal of clinical biochemistry and nutrition · 2025Article
- Disparities in management of symptomatic osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures: a nationwide multidisciplinary survey.Archives of osteoporosis · 2024Article
- Two-Year Outcomes of Daily and Twice-Weekly Teriparatide Treatment in Postmenopausal Women with Severe Osteoporosis: A Randomized Non-Blinded Prospective Study.Journal of bone metabolism · 2024Article
- Bone health assessment in adults with fragility fracture risk factors between 2002-2014: a retrospective cohort study.BJGP open · 2024Article
- Modern Trends for Primary Hyperparathyroidism: Intervening on Less Biochemically Severe Disease.The Journal of surgical research · 2024Article
- Prognostic Factors for Functional Recovery at 1-Year Following Fragility Hip Fractures.Clinics in orthopedic surgery · 2024Article
- Knowledge and Awareness of Osteoporosis: A Survey of Physical Therapy Providers in Saudi Arabia.International journal of clinical practice · 2024Article
- Comparison of different parameters between daily and twice-weekly teriparatide in postmenopausal women with severe osteoporosis.Journal of bone and mineral metabolism · 2023Article
- Mineral coated microparticles doped with fluoride and complexed with mRNA prolong transfection in fracture healing.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2023Article
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Abstract
Osteoporotic fractures are emerging as a major public health problem in the aging population. Fractures result in increased morbidity, mortality and health expenditures. This article reviews current evidence for the management of common issues following osteoporotic fractures in older adults including: (1) thromboembolism prevention; (2) delirium prevention; (3) pain management; (4) rehabilitation; (5) assessing the cause of fracture; and (6) prevention of subsequent fractures. Areas for practice improvement and further research are highlighted.
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