Osteoporosis: Recent Recommendations and Positions of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research and the International Society for Clinical Densitometry

Paul A. Anderson, Brett A. Freedman, W. Timothy Brox, William O. Shaffer

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Abstract

Osteoporosis is common in orthopaedic patients, not only in those sustaining fragility fractures but also in patients ≥50 years old who are having elective orthopaedic surgery.The American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) has developed consensus-based recommendations for secondary fracture prevention for all patients who are ≥65 years old with a hip or spine fracture.The ASBMR encourages orthopaedic surgeons to "Own the Bone," by beginning prevention of a secondary fracture during hospitalization for a fragility fracture, if practicable, and arranging follow-up for continued bone health care after discharge.The International Society for Clinical Densitometry (ISCD) recognized that many poor outcomes and complications of elective orthopaedic surgery are related to osteoporosis.The ISCD used an evidence-based approach to create official positions to identify which patients ≥50 years old who are having elective orthopaedic surgery should undergo assessment of bone health and how this should be performed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)741-747
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Bone and Joint Surgery
Volume103
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 21 2021

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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