Opioid intake prior to admission is not increased in elderly patients with low‐energy fractures: A case–control study in a German hospital population
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DOI: 10.1002/ejp.1247
Abstract: Recent studies revealed an increased prescription rate of opioids for elderly patients suffering bone fractures. To gain further insight, we conducted face‐to‐face interviews in the present study to compare the opioid intake between patients with… read more here.
Keywords: energy fractures; opioid intake; patients low; elderly patients ... See more keywords
We miss the opportunity: Pretreament of osteoporosis in a German trauma center
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0207122
Abstract: Osteoporosis remains a major health concern due to high incidence of fragility fractures followed by higher mortality and morbidity. Implementation of guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis is critically discussed internationally. Aim of this… read more here.
Keywords: energy fractures; risk; diagnosis; osteoporosis ... See more keywords