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Association of orthogeriatric care models with evaluation and treatment of osteoporosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Summary

This systematic review and meta-analysis found low-quality evidence that orthogeriatric care is positively associated with diagnosis of osteoporosis, prescription of calcium and vitamin D supplements and bisphosphonates in older hip fracture patients. Evidence on fall and fracture prevention was scarce and inconclusive. Orthogeriatrics may reduce the treatment gap following hip fractures.

Introduction

Hip fracture patients are at imminent risk of additional fractures and falls. Orthogeriatric care might reduce the osteoporosis treatment gap and improve outcomes in these patients. However, the optimal orthogeriatric care model (geriatric liaison service, co-management, or geriatrician-led care) remains unclear.

Purpose

To summarize the association of different orthogeriatric care models for older hip fracture patients, compared to usual orthopaedic care, with fall prevention measures, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis and future falls and fractures.

Methods

Two independent reviewers retrieved randomized controlled trials (RCTs) or controlled observational studies. Random effects meta-analysis was applied (PROSPERO ID: 165914).

Results

One RCT and twelve controlled observational studies were included, encompassing 20,078 participants (68% women, median ages between 75 and 85 years). Orthogeriatric care was associated with higher odds of diagnosing osteoporosis (odds ratio [OR] 11.36; 95% confidence interval [CI] 7.26–17.77), initiation of calcium and vitamin D supplements (OR 41.44; 95% CI 7.07–242.91) and discharge on anti-osteoporosis medication (OR 7.06; 95% CI 2.87–17.34). However, there was substantial heterogeneity in these findings. Evidence on fall prevention and subsequent fractures was scarce and inconclusive. Almost all studies were at high risk of bias. Evidence was insufficient to compare different care models directly against each other.

Conclusions

Low-quality evidence suggests that orthogeriatric care is associated with higher rates of diagnosing osteoporosis, initiation of calcium and vitamin D supplements and anti-osteoporosis medication. Whether orthogeriatric care prevents subsequent falls and fractures in older hip fracture patients remains unclear.

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We thank Ms. Annelore Van Heghe for her contribution to the systematic review.

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    L. Van Camp

  2. Gerontology and Geriatrics section, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium

    M. Dejaeger, J. Tournoy & E. Gielen

  3. Centre for Metabolic Bone Diseases, University Hospitals Leuven, Herestraat 49, 3000, Leuven, Belgium

    M. Dejaeger, E. Gielen & M. R. Laurent

  4. Geriatrics Department, Imelda Hospital, Bonheiden, Belgium

    M. R. Laurent

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The corresponding author is a geriatrician leading an orthogeriatric unit. EG and MRL are members of the Board of the Belgian Bone Club. EG has received consultancy fees from UCB, unrelated to this work. MRL is a geriatrician leading an orthogeriatric unit and has received consultancy fees from Alexion, Amgen, Kyowa Kirin, Menarini, Sandoz, Takeda, UCB, and Will-Pharma, unrelated to this work. All other authors have no relevant conflicts of interest to declare.

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Van Camp, L., Dejaeger, M., Tournoy, J. et al. Association of orthogeriatric care models with evaluation and treatment of osteoporosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Osteoporos Int 31, 2083–2092 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00198-020-05512-y

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