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Orthopedic Research Online Journal

Effects of the First Decade of Osteoporosis - Therapy with Denosumab (DMAB)

  • Open or Close Tassilo König*

    Practice for Orthopaedics / Osteological Specialist Centre DVO, Germany

    *Corresponding author: Tassilo König, Practice for Orthopaedics / Osteological Specialist Centre DVO, Germany

Submission: February 20, 2020;Published: February 27, 2020

DOI: 10.31031/OPROJ.2020.06.000647

ISSN : 2576-8875
Volume6 Issue5

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After 10 years of therapy of osteoporosis with the monoclonal antibody Denosumab (Prolia°) we look back on the results. Can new fractures be prevented under Denosumab? How long do patients stay on therapy?
The primary goal of osteoporosis therapy is to avoid fractures. Especially major fractures such as radius, femoral neck and vertebral body fractures are accompanied by functional losses, sometimes severe pain and reduced quality of life. Those affected with vertebral body fractures report the most severe pain, often requiring opioid therapy. Fractured osteoporosis patients have an increased risk of death.

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