ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2021
Estimated Direct Medical Cost of Osteoporosis in Saudi Arabia: A Single-Center Retrospective Cost Analysis.
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- Community-based evaluation of Saudi FRAX with and without BMD in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Archives of osteoporosis · 2025Article
- Etiological background of osteoporosis in Khamis Mushait general hospital: A descriptive study assessing risk factors, symptoms, and complications.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2025Article
- Osteoporosis evidence landscape to inform policy and practice: A comprehensive scoping review.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2025Review
- Effectiveness of Exercise Loading on Bone Mineral Density and Quality of Life Among People Diagnosed with Osteoporosis, Osteopenia, and at Risk of Osteoporosis-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Osteoporosis screening practice at the National Guard affiliated primary care centers, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Saudi medical journal · 2025Article
- Cost-effectiveness analysis of proximal femoral nail versus bipolar hemiarthroplasty for femoral neck fracture.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2024Article
- Use of the Osteoporosis Self-Assessment Tool as a Screening Tool for Osteoporosis in Saudi Postmenopausal Women.Cureus · 2023Article
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Abstract
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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