Randa Saad1, Maya Beydoun1, Ghada El-Hajj Fuleihan2. 1. American University of Beirut-Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon. 2. American University of Beirut-Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon; Calcium Metabolism and Osteoporosis Program, WHO Collaborating Center for Metabolic Bone Disorders at the American University of Beirut-Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon. Electronic address: gf01@aub.edu.lb.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To assess characteristics of patients with hip fractures and investigate the extent of osteoporosis-related care they receive at a tertiary referral center in Lebanon. METHODS: A retrospective review of charts of 400 patients admitted with a hip fracture to the American University of Beirut-Medical Center, between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2015. We reviewed medical records of adults admitted with a nonpathologic/nontraumatic hip fracture, and evaluated basic demographics and relevant clinical information, associated risk factors, and the management received. RESULTS: The mean age of the population was 78 ± 10 years and men constituted 37%. Women were more likely to be assessed and/or treated. On admission, 21% were taking calcium and 18% vitamin D supplementation. During hospitalization, vitamin D level was assessed in only 39% of patients; a dietary and an osteoporosis consult were requested on only 32% and 22% of the cases, respectively. One-fourth to a third of patients were discharged on calcium or vitamin D, and less than 5% on bisphosphonates. Bone mineral density was measured in a minority although 21% had a history of previous contralateral hip fracture. One year mortality rate in a subset where follow-up available was 12% in men and 7% in women. CONCLUSION: A large care gap in the management of patients admitted with hip fracture persists despite clear national osteoporosis guidelines. This study provides a strong impetus for establishing and monitoring a fracture liaison service to understand and address barriers to providing optimal care to patients with osteoporosis.
OBJECTIVE: To assess characteristics of patients with hip fractures and investigate the extent of osteoporosis-related care they receive at a tertiary referral center in Lebanon. METHODS: A retrospective review of charts of 400 patients admitted with a hip fracture to the American University of Beirut-Medical Center, between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2015. We reviewed medical records of adults admitted with a nonpathologic/nontraumatic hip fracture, and evaluated basic demographics and relevant clinical information, associated risk factors, and the management received. RESULTS: The mean age of the population was 78 ± 10 years and men constituted 37%. Women were more likely to be assessed and/or treated. On admission, 21% were taking calcium and 18% vitamin D supplementation. During hospitalization, vitamin D level was assessed in only 39% of patients; a dietary and an osteoporosis consult were requested on only 32% and 22% of the cases, respectively. One-fourth to a third of patients were discharged on calcium or vitamin D, and less than 5% on bisphosphonates. Bone mineral density was measured in a minority although 21% had a history of previous contralateral hip fracture. One year mortality rate in a subset where follow-up available was 12% in men and 7% in women. CONCLUSION: A large care gap in the management of patients admitted with hip fracture persists despite clear national osteoporosis guidelines. This study provides a strong impetus for establishing and monitoring a fracture liaison service to understand and address barriers to providing optimal care to patients with osteoporosis.
Authors: Mohd Said Dawod; Mohammed S Alisi; Yaser O Saber; Qusai A Abdel-Hay; Basil M Al-Aktam; Yesar Alfaouri; Lama B Alfraihat; Ashraf A Albadaineh; Amr Z Abuqudiri; Rabea M Odeh; Anas A R Altamimi; Mutaz A Alrawashdeh; Mohanad M Alebbini; Omran A Abu-Dhaim; Ali A Al-Omari; Ihab Alaqrabawi; Mohammad N Alswerki; Abdelrahman Abuawad; Mohammad R Al Nawaiseh; Yazan Hammad; Jihad Al-Ajlouni Journal: Int J Gen Med Date: 2022-08-13