The yield of routine laboratory examination in osteoporosis evaluation in primary care
ConclusionsWe identified a low prevalence of laboratory abnormalities in a primary care population of older women and the majority of these findings had no medical consequences. (Source: Osteoporosis International)
Source: Osteoporosis International - March 18, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Correction: Hypophosphatasia  diagnosis: current state of the art and proposed diagnostic criteria for children and adults
(Source: Osteoporosis International)
Source: Osteoporosis International - March 18, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Letters to the Editor for “Association between dental diseases and oral hygiene care and the risk of vertebral fracture: a nationwide cohort study”
(Source: Osteoporosis International)
Source: Osteoporosis International - March 14, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Determination of the Combined Effects of Asian Herbal Medicine with Calcium and/or Vitamin D Supplements on Bone Mineral Density in Primary Osteoporosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
ConclusionOur data suggest that combining of HM and supplements tends to be more effective in improving BMD in primary OP than supplements alone. However, caution is needed in interpretation due to the reporting bias and high heterogeneity among studies, and well-designed RCTs are required in the future. (Source: Osteoporosis International)
Source: Osteoporosis International - March 13, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Physical function trajectory after wrist or lower arm fracture in postmenopausal women: results from the Women ’s Health Initiative Study
ConclusionsWomen with lower arm or wrist fracture, particularly those aged 80 and older, were more likely to experience declines in physical functioning than women without such fractures, independent of baseline physical functioning level. (Source: Osteoporosis International)
Source: Osteoporosis International - March 9, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Incidence of hip fractures in Mexico 2006 –2019: increasing numbers but decreasing rates
ConclusionRates of hip fracture have steadily declined in Mexico since 2006; however, with the population aging in the coming decades, current rates declines could be expected to reverse. (Source: Osteoporosis International)
Source: Osteoporosis International - March 9, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Semi-automatic proximal humeral trabecular bone density assessment tool: technique application and clinical validation
ConclusionsWe evaluated the bone quality of the proximal humeral using chest CT through the semi-automatic PL-QCT system for the first time. Comparison between it and PB-QCT indicated that it could be a reliable shoulder BMD assessment tool with acceptable accuracy and precision.SummaryThis study developed and verify a semi-automatic PL-QCT for assessment of proximal humeral bone density based on CT to assist in the assessment of proximal humeral osteoporosis and development of individualized treatment plans for shoulders. (Source: Osteoporosis International)
Source: Osteoporosis International - March 9, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Incidence of hip fractures in Mexico 2006 –2019: increasing numbers but decreasing rates
ConclusionRates of hip fracture have steadily declined in Mexico since 2006; however, with the population aging in the coming decades, current rates declines could be expected to reverse. (Source: Osteoporosis International)
Source: Osteoporosis International - March 9, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Semi-automatic proximal humeral trabecular bone density assessment tool: technique application and clinical validation
ConclusionsWe evaluated the bone quality of the proximal humeral using chest CT through the semi-automatic PL-QCT system for the first time. Comparison between it and PB-QCT indicated that it could be a reliable shoulder BMD assessment tool with acceptable accuracy and precision.SummaryThis study developed and verify a semi-automatic PL-QCT for assessment of proximal humeral bone density based on CT to assist in the assessment of proximal humeral osteoporosis and development of individualized treatment plans for shoulders. (Source: Osteoporosis International)
Source: Osteoporosis International - March 9, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

The incidence of subsequent contralateral hip fracture and factors associated with increased risk: the IMPACT Contralateral Fracture Study
ConclusionOne in 40 (2.5%) hip fracture patients sustained a contralateral fracture within 12  months of their index fracture, and deprivation was associated with a reduced risk of contralateral fracture. No difference in 30-day mortality was found. (Source: Osteoporosis International)
Source: Osteoporosis International - March 6, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Associations between ultra-distal forearm bone mineral density and incident fracture in women
ConclusionUltra-distal forearm BMD may aid risk assessments for any distal radius fractures. (Source: Osteoporosis International)
Source: Osteoporosis International - March 6, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

The incidence of subsequent contralateral hip fracture and factors associated with increased risk: the IMPACT Contralateral Fracture Study
ConclusionOne in 40 (2.5%) hip fracture patients sustained a contralateral fracture within 12  months of their index fracture, and deprivation was associated with a reduced risk of contralateral fracture. No difference in 30-day mortality was found. (Source: Osteoporosis International)
Source: Osteoporosis International - March 6, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research