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NSAIDs and opioids in management of fragility fractures

Aging Clinical and Experimental Research volume 25, pages 97–100 (2013)Cite this article

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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.

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  1. Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties and Dentistry, Second University of Naples, Naples, Italy

    G. Iolascon, A. Moretti, L. Frizzi, R. Gimigliano & F. Gimigliano

  2. Department of Health Sciences, Piemonte Orientale University, Novara, Italy

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Iolascon, G., Cisari, C., Moretti, A. et al. NSAIDs and opioids in management of fragility fractures. Aging Clin Exp Res 25, 97–100 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40520-013-0100-3

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Keywords

  • Pain
  • NSAIDs
  • Opioids
  • Fragility fractures