Ortho Dx: Hip Pain Following Fracture Fixation
An 80-year-old woman presents with hip pain for several weeks following fixation of a fracture 8 months ago.
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Elderly Men Undertreated for Osteoporosis
Elderly men are significantly undertreated for osteoporosis.
Bone Health in Adolescents With Anorexia Nervosa
Adolescents with atypical anorexia nervosa have higher bone mass density on average than adolescents with anorexia nervosa, but still experience significant deficits in fat mass index.
Bone Health in Older Adults Not Improved by High-Dose Vitamin D
25(OH)D concentration increases with supplements, but no difference in BMD changes among 3 doses.
Pulsed Ultrasound May Be Effective for the Treatment of Rib Fractures
Pulsed ultrasound treatment may represent an effective option for the treatment of stable rib fractures.
Fifteen Genetic Determinants of Fracture Identified
All determinants also associated with bone mineral density, which showed causal effect on fracture.
Effect of Mediterranean Diet Plus Vitamin D3 on Bone Density in Osteoporosis
Investigators examined the effect of consuming a Mediterranean-style diet for 1 year on inflammatory response and bone health in the elderly.
Calcium intake may not affect fracture risk
Two studies found no evidence that calcium intake is associated with fracture risk.
One-quarter of elderly women have osteoporosis, per CDC
The CDC found that 24.8% of women and 5.6% of men aged 65 years and older had osteoporosis.
Some women may not need regular bone mineral density tests
It took nearly nine years for 3% of the older women without osteoporosis to sustain a spinal fracture or break a hip, wrist, or arm.
Eczema heightens fracture risk in adults
The combined lifetime risk for hip, forearm, and vertebral fractures that will require clinical attention is approximately 40%.
Insufficient evidence for vitamin D deficiency screenings
There is not enough evidence to support vitamin D deficiency screenings said the USPSTF in a final recommendation statement.
Underlying problems of scoliosis
A girl with scoliosis returns to the clinic complaining of ankle pain.
Osteoporosis in a patient taking anti-seizure medication
Are dual-energy x ray absorptiometry scans safe for patients taking anti-seizure medication?
Even minor changes in physical activity improve bone health
For premenopausal woman, two hours of physical activity per week was linked to lower sclerostin and higher serum IGF-I.
Acupuncture best for chronic low back pain and osteoarthritis management
The National Institutes of Health noted that there is enough scientific evidence of acupuncture’s efficacy to warrant its use in certain clinical situations.
USPSTF: Vitamin D, calcium supplements no benefit for older women
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force did not find sufficient evidence to support the use of vitamin D and calcium supplements to prevent cancer and osteoporotic fractures.
Secondary malignancy following breast and uterine cancer
Could a patient’s anterior thigh pain signify osteosarcoma?
Early menopause ups risk for osteoporosis, fractures, death
Women who experience early menopause are at increased risk for osteoporosis later in life compared with women who reach menopause after the age of 47.
A new understanding of osteoarthritis
Ongoing research and new developments hold promise for altering
osteoarthritis and go beyond simply treating the symptoms.
ACR issues new guidelines for treating rheumatoid arthritis
In the first update to rheumatoid arthritis treatment guidelines since 2008, researchers address treatment options in high-risk patients, immunization and screening for tuberculosis.
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