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Osteoporosis testing in orthopedic practice.

Russell S Biggers1, P James Nugent

  • 1Spine and Orthopaedic Medical Center, 8405 North Fresno Street, Suite 110, Fresno, CA 93720, USA. rbiggers@spineortho.com

The Spine Journal : Official Journal of the North American Spine Society
|November 1, 2003
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Osteoporosis impacts millions globally. Early detection and treatment by spine surgeons are crucial for managing this preventable bone disease, especially with an aging population.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Gerontology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Osteoporosis is a widespread condition affecting 75 million individuals across the United States, Japan, and Europe.
  • The aging global population is projected to experience a significant increase in osteoporosis incidence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the severity of osteoporosis as a public health issue.
  • To emphasize the responsibility of spine orthopedic surgeons in identifying, diagnosing, and treating patients at risk.
  • To advocate for appropriate intervention strategies for osteoporosis.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective analysis was conducted on 325 patients undergoing bone mineral density (BMD) testing at a spine specialty clinic.
  • The study aimed to determine the prevalence of osteoporosis within the sampled patient group.

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Main Results:

  • A significant proportion of patients, 21.5%, tested positive for osteoporosis.
  • This finding highlights the prevalence of the disease in a clinical setting.

Conclusions:

  • Osteoporosis is a prevalent and serious condition with millions affected worldwide.
  • The disease is both preventable and treatable, necessitating timely medical intervention.
  • Proactive management by healthcare professionals, particularly spine surgeons, is essential to mitigate the growing impact of osteoporosis.