SynthesGFP has compiled a list of journal articles relating to osteoporosis and geriatric fracture prevention and treatment.  

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Osteoporosis Articles

Effective Initiation of Osteoporosis Diagnosis and Treatment for Patients with a Fragility Fracture in an Orthopaedic Environment
Bogoch, E.R., Elliot-Gibson, V., Beaton, D.E., et al. (2006).
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 88, 25-34.

Principles of Fixation of Osteoporotic Fractures
Giannoudis, P.V. & Schneider, E. (2006).
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 88-B(10), 1273-1278.

Fracture Healing in Osteoporotic Fractures: Is it Really Different? A Basic Science Perspective
Giannoudis, P., Tzioupis, C., Almalki, T., & Buckley, R. (2007).
International Journal of the Care of the Injured, 3851, S90-S99.

Knowledge and Opinions of Orthopaedic Surgeons Concerning Medical Evaluation and Treatment of Patients with Osteoporotic Fracture
Skedros, J.G., Holyoak, J.D., & Pitts, T.C. (2006).
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 88, 18-24.

The Osteoporosis Self-Assessment Screening Tool: A Useful Tool for the Orthopaedic Surgeon.
Skedros, J.G., Sybrowsky, C.L., & Stoddard, G.J. (2007).
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery,89, 765-772.

The Inpatient Consultation Approach to Osteoporosis Treatment in Patients with a Fracture
Streeten, E. A., Mohamed, A., Gandhi, A., Orwig, D., et. al. (2006).
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 88-A (9), 1968-1974.

Beat the Break: Know and Reduce Your Osteoporosis Risk Factors
Cyrus Cooper, FMedSci, Professor of Rheumatology and Director, MRC Epidemiology Resource Centre, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) World Osteoporosis Outreach Campaign 2007-2008

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Geriatric Fracture Care Articles

Simple Fall in the Elderly: Not So Simple
Bergeron, E., Clement, J., Lavoie, A., Ratte, S., Bamvita, J.M., Aumont, F., & Clas, D.  (2006).
Journal of Trauma, Injury, Infection, and Critical Care, 60(2), 268-273.

Outcomes for Older Patients with Hip Fractures: The Impact of Orthopedic and Geriatric Medicine CoCare
Fisher, A.A., Davis, M.W., Rubenach, S.E., Sivakumaran, S., Smith, P.N., & Budge, M.M. (2006).
Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, 20, 172-180.

Using Dietetic Assistants to Improve the Outcome of Hip Fracture: A Randomised Controlled Trial of Nutritional Support in an Acute Trauma Ward
Duncan, D.G., Beck, S.J., Hook, K., et. al. (2006).
Age & Aging, 35, 148-153.

Geriatric Outcomes are Improved by a Geriatric Trauma Consultation Service
Fallon, W. F., Rader, E., Zyzanski, S., et. al. (2006).
Journal of Trauma, Injury, Infection, and Critical Care, 61(5), 1041-1046.

Short-Term Mortality in Hip Fracture Patients Admitted During Weekends and Holidays
Foss, N.B. & Kehlet, H. (2006).
British Journal of Anaesthesia, 96(4), 450-454.

Zoledronic Acid and Clinical Fractures and Mortality After Hip Fracture
Lyles, K.W., Colon-Emeric, C.S., Magaziner, J.S., et. al. (2007).
New England Journal of Medicine (Volume 357:1799-1809; November 1, 2007; Number 18)

The Treatment of Hip Fractures- Variations in Care
Liberman, J.R., Romano, P.S., Mahendra, G., et al. (2006).
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 422, 239-244.

Does Delay in Surgery after Hip Fracture Lead to Worse Outcomes? A Multicenter Survery
Novack, V., Jotkowitz, A., Etzion, O., et. al. (2007).
International Journal for Quality in Health Care, 19(3), 170-176.

Perioperative Care of the Elderly Patient
Palmer, R.M. (2006).
Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine, 73(1), S106-S110.

Future Impact of Fragility Fractures Must Be Better Recognized and Minimized
Rapp, S. M. (2008).
Orthopaedics Today International, 11(17).

The Medical and Economic Impact of Preoperative Cardiac Testing in Elderly Patients with Hip Fractures
Ricci, W. M.; Rocca, G. J. D.; Combs, C.; & Borelli, J. E. (2007).
Injury, 38 (3), 49-52.

Postoperative Delirium After Hip Fracture
Robertson, B. D., & Robertson, T. J. (2006).
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 88-A(9), 2060-2068.

Associations Between the Hospitalist Model of Care and Quality of Care Related Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Hip Fracture Surgery
Roy, A., Heckman, M. G., & Roy, V. (2006).
Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 81(1), 28-31.

Effect of Inpatient Quality Care on Functional Outcomes in Patients with Hip Fracture
Siu, A.L., Boockvar, K.S., Penrod, J.D., et. al. (2006).
Medical Care, 44(9), 862-869.

Current Concepts offered for Managing Geriatric Intertrochanteric Hip Fractures
Strauss, E. & Lar, J. R. (2007).
Orthopedics Today (July 2007; 27:52)

The American Orthopaedic Association’s “Own the Bone” Initiative to Prevent Secondary Fractures
Tosi, L. L.; Gliklich, R., Kannan, K., et. al. (2008).
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 90, 163-173.

Mortality and Mobility after Hip Fracture in Japan: A Ten-Year Follow-Up
Tsuboi, M., Hasegawa, Y., Suzuki, S., Wingstrand, H., & Thorngren, K.G.(2007). 
The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, 89-B (4), 461-466.

Bone and Fall-Related Fracture Risks in Women and Men with a Recent Clinical Fracture
Van Helden, S.; Van Geel, A., Geusens, P.P., et. al. (2008).
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 90, 241-248.

Operative Delay for Fracture of the Hip
Von Meibom, N., Gilson, N., Dhapre, A., & Davis, B (2007).
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 87-B (1),  77-79


Geriatric Co-Management of Proximal Femur Fractures: Total
Quality Management and Protocol-Driven Care Result in Better
Outcomes for a Frail Patient Population
Susan M. Friedman, MD, MPH, AGSF, Daniel A. Mendelson, MD, MS, Stephen L. Kates, MD, and Robert M. McCann, MD, AGSF
Models of Geriatric Care, Quality Improvement, and Program Dissemination


Association of Timing of Surgery for Hip Fracture and Patient Outcomes
Gretchen M. Orosz, MD; Jay Magaziner, PhD; Edward L. Hannan, PhD, et. al.
JAMA. 2004; 291:1738-1743


ACC/AHA 2007 Guidelines on Perioperative Cardiovascular Evaluation and Care for Noncardiac Surgery
Lee A. Fleisher, Joshua A. Beckman, & Kenneth A. Brown, MD, FACC, FAHA
American Heart Association, Inc.

A Statement of Principles: Toward Improved Care of Older Patients in Surgical and Medical Specialties
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Volume 83, Issue 9, Pages 1317-1319

Comparative Effectiveness of Treatments To Prevent Fractures in Men and Women With Low Bone Density or Osteoporosis: AHRQ Executive Summary

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Prior Fractures are Common in Patients With Subsequent Hip Fractures

Edwards B.J., Bunta A.D., Simonelli, C.

Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research

Delirium in ICU Patients,Once Thought Temporary, Can Inflict Lasting Damage

Laura Landro


Early Operation on Patients with a Hip Fracture Improved the Ability to Return to Independent Living

Amer N. Al-Ani, Bodil Samuelsson, Jan Tidermark

The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American). 2008;90:1436-1442.

Harrington , J.T.

University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health


A Comprehensive Hip Fracture Program Reduces Complication Rates and Mortality

Pedersen, S.J., Borgbjerg, S.M. & Schousboe, B.

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society