NSAIDs and opioids in management of fragility fractures

Aging Clin Exp Res. 2013 Oct:25 Suppl 1:S97-100. doi: 10.1007/s40520-013-0100-3. Epub 2013 Sep 18.

Abstract

Fragility fractures and their care are a major burden on individuals, health systems, and social care systems in industrialized countries. Fragility fracture can lead to long lasting painful and disabling condition. The level of pain is a major determinant for the outcome of any treatment of these fractures regardless of its location. The treatment of pain in patient with fragility fracture is rarely considered a priority in the care pathway.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Analgesics, Opioid / therapeutic use*
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / therapeutic use*
  • Bone Density
  • Bone and Bones / pathology
  • Drug Administration Schedule
  • Fractures, Bone / drug therapy*
  • Fractures, Bone / surgery
  • Frail Elderly
  • Humans
  • Osteoporosis / drug therapy
  • Osteoporosis / therapy
  • Osteoporotic Fractures / drug therapy*
  • Osteoporotic Fractures / surgery
  • Pain
  • Pain Management*
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Analgesics, Opioid
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal