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AUTHOR
Marco Invernizzi
Vertebral fractures, function and cognitive status in osteoporotic hip fractured women: The FOCUS study
Introduction Osteoporosis is characterized by low bone mass and microarchitectural modifications of bone tissue, with a consequent increase in fragility fractures. Vertebral fractures (VF) are the most prevalent osteoporotic fractures and osteoporotic hip fractures are the most serious complication of osteoporosis. The objectives of the present study were to determine the prevalence of VF in osteoporotic hip fractured women and to evaluate their association with pre-existing factors such as activities of daily living, quality of walking, numbers of falls, cognitive aspects and comorbidities. Material and methods Twenty-five departments of Orthopaedics, Rehabilitation and Geriatrics particip…
FRI0299 Prevalence of Vertebral Fractures in Osteoporotic HIP Fractured Patients: The Focus Study
Background Osteoporosis is a multifactorial systemic skeletal disease, characterized by low bone mass and microarchitectural modifications of bone tissue, with a consequent increase in fragility fractures [1]. Vertebral fractures are the most prevalent osteoporotic fractures and osteoporotic hip fractures are the most serious complication of osteoporosis resulting in increased mortality and high socio-economic cost [2,3]. The coexistence of these two pathological conditions in elderly patients has been previously described, leading to even worse functional outcomes than each one alone [4]. Objectives To determine the prevalence of vertebral fractures in osteoporotic hip fractured women and …
Pharmacological Treatment for Acute Traumatic Musculoskeletal Pain in Athletes
Pain management is a crucial issue for athletes who train and compete at the highest performance levels. There are still evidence gaps for the use of analgesics for sports injuries despite the growing interest in training and competition settings. However, high-quality research is needed to determine the most appropriate and optimal timing and formulations in non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug and opioid management, particularly given the strictness of anti-doping regulations. Indeed, the role of pharmacological therapy in reducing acute traumatic pain in athletes should still be addressed to minimize the timing of return to sport. Therefore, the aim of this comprehensive review was to su…