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Management of osteoporosis in patients hospitalized for hip fractures.

Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA
December 1, 2010
T P Ip et al. (3 authors)
Journal ArticleReviewHuman Study
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to review the efficacy of anti-osteoporosis medication, including calcium supplementation, in older individuals and those at high risk of falls, particularly in the context of hip fracture management.

Results Summary

The study found that protein, calcium, and vitamin D supplementation is associated with increased hip bone mineral density (BMD) and a reduction in falls, highlighting its role in bone health and fall prevention.

Population

Older individuals and those at high risk of falls, particularly patients with recent hip fractures.

Effective Dosage

Not specified

Duration

Not specified

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (5)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
Protein, calcium, and vitamin D supplementation
increase
hip BMD
malnourished patients
-
is associated with increased
#1
Protein, calcium, and vitamin D supplementation
decrease
falls
malnourished patients
-
is associated with a reduction in
#2
Fall prevention, exercise, and balance training incorporated in a comprehensive rehabilitation program
decrease
functional disability
hip fracture patients
-
are essential to improve
#3
Fall prevention, exercise, and balance training incorporated in a comprehensive rehabilitation program
increase
survival
hip fracture patients
-
are essential to improve
#4
multidisciplinary team approach to the management of hip fracture patients
increase
clinical outcome
hip fracture patients
-
is associated with a better
#5
Abstract

Hip fracture is associated with high morbidity, mortality, and economic burden worldwide. It is also a major risk factor for a subsequent fracture. A literature search on the management of osteoporosis in patients with hip fracture was performed on the Medline database. Only one clinical drug trial was conducted in patients with a recent hip fracture. Further studies that specifically address post-fracture management of hip fracture are needed. The efficacy of anti-osteoporosis medication in older individuals and those at high risk of fall is reviewed in this paper. Adequate nutrition is vital for bone health and to prevent falls, especially in malnourished patients. Protein, calcium, and vitamin D supplementation is associated with increased hip BMD and a reduction in falls. Fall prevention, exercise, and balance training incorporated in a comprehensive rehabilitation program are essential to improve functional disability and survival. Exclusion of secondary causes of osteoporosis and treatment of coexistent medical conditions are also vital. Such a multidisciplinary team approach to the management of hip fracture patients is associated with a better clinical outcome. Although hip fracture is the most serious of all fractures, osteoporosis management should be prioritized to prevent deterioration of health and occurrence of further fracture.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
Accidental FallsAgedAged, 80 and overBone Density Conservation AgentsFemaleHip FracturesHospitalizationHumansMaleOsteoporosisOsteoporotic FracturesSecondary Prevention
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Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy75/10
Quality60/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations29
Citations/Year1.9
Relative Citation Ratio0.97
NIH Percentile48.9%
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.75
Weight Score1.08
Normalized Score0.62
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