Proposed bone health screening protocol to identify total knee arthroplasty patients for preoperative DXA

Chang, Elliot; Binkley, Neil; Krueger, Diane; Illgen, Richard L.; Nickel, Brian T.; Hennessy, David; Bernatz, James T.; Winzenried, Alec E.; Anderson, Paul A.

doi:10.1007/s00198-022-06585-7

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“…The authors found a sensitivity of 0.99 and specificity of 0.61. In a prospective study of 100 total knee replacement patients, applying the same criteria to determine if DXA was indicated, they found a clinical diagnosis of osteoporosis had a sensitivity of 1.00 and specificity of 0.54 44. It was recommended that these criteria be applied when considering elective spine surgery in patients over the age of 50.…”

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“…43 Chang et al reported efficacy of a simple tool that can be used in a spine office that identifies patients who benefit from a preoperative DXA examination (Table 2). 44,45 The goal is not to obtain DXA on every patient but only those at risk for osteoporosis. In patients over the age of 50 undergoing elective spine surgery, DXA would be indicated for: females ≥ 65 years, males ≥ 70 years, history of fragility fracture after age 50 and a major osteoporotic fracture FRAX (calculated without BMD) ≥ 8.4%.…”

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Bone Health Optimization (BHO) in Spine Surgery

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Binkley

Bernatz

2023

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Study Design. Literature review Objective. To educate spine surgeons on the importance of bone health optimization in surgical patients. Summary of Background Data. Osteoporosis is common and underdiagnosed in spine surgery patients. Poor bone health has been linked to worse outcomes and complications after spine surgery. Guidelines are available to inform decision making on screening and treatment in this population. Methods. Available literature is reviewed regarding bone health screening and treatment. Studies reporting outcomes related to osteoporosis, bone density, and vitamin D status are summarized. Pharmacologic treatment and nutritional considerations are discussed. Bone health optimization practice models and outcomes are also reviewed.Results. Bone health screening should be considered in all adults over age 50. Gender-specific guidelines are available to determine which patients need dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry. Osteoporosis can be diagnosed by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry T-score, fracture risk calculator or by history of low-energy fracture. Advanced imaging including computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging can be used to opportunistically assess bone health. If diagnosed, osteoporosis can be treated with either antiresorptive or anabolic agents. These medications can be started preoperatively or postoperatively and, in high-risk patients, surgical delay can be considered. The implementation of bone health optimization programs has been shown to greatly increasing screening and treatment rates. Conclusion. Bone health assessment and optimization are important for decreasing surgical risks and improving outcomes in spine surgery patients.

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