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ba0003OP6 | Clinical | ECTS2014

Changes in lumbar spine QCT, DXA and TBS with denosumab, alendronate or placebo in postmenopausal women with low bone mass

Thomas Thierry , Cheung Angela M , Shane Elizabeth , Zanchetta Jose R , Kearns Ann , Hans Didier , Lin Celia J F , Austin Matthew , Libanati Cesar

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ba0003pp356 | Osteoporosis: treatment | ECTS2014

Changes in lumbar spine QCT, DXA and TBS with denosumab, alendronate or placebo in postmenopausal women with low bone mass

Thomas Thierry , Cheung Angela M , Shane Elizabeth , Zanchetta Jose R , Kearns Ann , Hans Didier , Lin Celia J F , Austin Matthew , Libanati Cesar

Patients with osteoporosis require treatment with therapies that reduce the risk of fracture which at the spine is significantly influenced by bone microarchitecture. Quantitative computed tomography (QCT) and dual X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) allow measurement of bone mineral density (BMD), a known indicator of fracture risk. Trabecular bone score (TBS) is a novel gray-level measurement derived from spine DXA image texture that is related to microarchitecture and associates wit...
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ba0003pp339 | Osteoporosis: treatment | ECTS2014

Recommendations for osteoporosis management and fracture prevention for the frail elderly in long-term care

Papaioannou Alexandra , Santesso Nancy , Morin Suzanne , Cheung Angela , Crilly Richard , Giangregorio Lora , Jaglal Susan , Katz Paul , Josse Robert , Kaasalainen Sharon , Moser Andrea , Pickard Laura , Skidmore Carly , Weiler Hope , Whiting Susan , Jain Ravi , Adachi Jonathan

Objectives: Clinicians practicing in long-term care (LTC) face unique challenges caring for frail elderly individuals including multiple co-morbidities, polypharmacy, and end of life care, and practice guidelines typically do not address this population. Guidance regarding the management of osteoporosis and fracture prevention in LTC, a high-risk population, is needed.Materials and methods: A survey of LTC physicians informed key questions and outcomes, ...
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