Tag: Fractures
Corticosteroid Exposure Affects Bone Health in Asthma Patients
Oral, inhaled corticosteroid use linked to increased risk for osteoporosis, fragility fractures
Vertebral Fractures Marker of Poorer Prognosis in COVID-19
COVID-19 patients with vertebral fractures more often require noninvasive mechanical ventilation
AAP: Pediatric Fracture Volume Dropped During Pandemic
Incidence of fractures presenting significantly decreased; presenting age for all fractures decreased
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Tied to Worse Bone Health
Findings strongest for development of vertebral fracture
Lung-Specific Risk Factors Linked to Hip Fracture in Smokers
Authors say incorporating lung-specific risk factors would improve hip fracture risk prediction models
Longer Bisphosphonate Use May Up Atypical Femur Fracture Risk
Rapid decline in atypical fracture risk seen when bisphosphonate discontinued in women ≥50 years
Cast Immobilization Recommended for Scaphoid Fractures
Below-elbow cast immobilization should be followed by surgery if nonunion of fracture is confirmed
Longer Bisphosphonate Drug Holiday May Up Fracture Risk
For those with previous vertebral fracture, major osteoporotic fractures increased with holidays >12 months
Second BMD Measurement Not Beneficial for Identifying Hip Fracture
Second BMD assessment about three years after initial measure not linked to improved discrimination
Dairy Does Not Protect Against Bone Loss During Menopause Transition
Similarly, no association seen between dairy food intake and risk for fractures
