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7/12/2012 1 OSTEO OSTEO POROSIS POROSIS Resident Lecture Resident Lecture Lisa Ward, MD, MSPH, MS Lisa Ward, MD, MSPH, MS July 11, 2012 July 11, 2012 Outline for Osteoporosis Outline for Osteoporosis Epidemiology Epidemiology Guidelines for Screening Guidelines for Screening Screening Tools and Pitfalls Screening Tools and Pitfalls Treatment Options Treatment Options Vitamin Supplements & Other Vitamin Supplements & Other Prevention Prevention Poole, K. E S et al. BMJ 2006;333:1251-1256 Figure 1. Epidemiology of osteoporotic fractures Figure 1. Epidemiology of osteoporotic fractures in men and women. in men and women. Impact of Fractures Impact of Fractures Fractures caused by osteoporosis Fractures caused by osteoporosis affect 1 in 2 women and 1 in 5 men affect 1 in 2 women and 1 in 5 men over 50 years of age over 50 years of age Results in permanent disability in Results in permanent disability in over 30% of those with fracture over 30% of those with fracture After hip fracture, nearly 20% will die After hip fracture, nearly 20% will die within 1 year within 1 year Prevalence of death is twice as high in Prevalence of death is twice as high in men men Over 50% of survivors will not return Over 50% of survivors will not return to independent living to independent living A Case of Osteoporosis… A Case of Osteoporosis… 57 year old Caucasian woman with breast 57 year old Caucasian woman with breast cancer s/p left lumpectomy & chemotherapy at cancer s/p left lumpectomy & chemotherapy at 35; then right breast cancer s/p mastectomy and 35; then right breast cancer s/p mastectomy and chemotherapy at 40. chemotherapy at 40. Early menopause started at 40 years of age. Early menopause started at 40 years of age. Normal DEXA at age 45, then diagnosed with Normal DEXA at age 45, then diagnosed with osteoporosis by heel scan at age 50 years. osteoporosis by heel scan at age 50 years. DEXA May 2012 DEXA May 2012 Osteopenia T Osteopenia T-score score -1.6 to 2.0) 1.6 to 2.0) FRAX Score June 2012 FRAX Score June 2012 1.0% @ hip, 7.6% total 1.0% @ hip, 7.6% total Screening Screening

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OSTEOOSTEOPOROSISPOROSIS

Resident LectureResident Lecture

Lisa Ward, MD, MSPH, MSLisa Ward, MD, MSPH, MS

July 11, 2012July 11, 2012

Outline for OsteoporosisOutline for Osteoporosis

�� EpidemiologyEpidemiology

�� Guidelines for ScreeningGuidelines for Screening

�� Screening Tools and PitfallsScreening Tools and Pitfalls

�� Treatment OptionsTreatment Options

�� Vitamin Supplements & Other Vitamin Supplements & Other PreventionPrevention

Poole, K. E S et al. BMJ 2006;333:1251-1256

Figure 1. Epidemiology of osteoporotic fractures Figure 1. Epidemiology of osteoporotic fractures in men and women.in men and women.

Impact of FracturesImpact of Fractures

�� Fractures caused by osteoporosis Fractures caused by osteoporosis affect 1 in 2 women and 1 in 5 men affect 1 in 2 women and 1 in 5 men over 50 years of ageover 50 years of age

�� Results in permanent disability in Results in permanent disability in over 30% of those with fractureover 30% of those with fracture

�� After hip fracture, nearly 20% will die After hip fracture, nearly 20% will die within 1 yearwithin 1 year�� Prevalence of death is twice as high in Prevalence of death is twice as high in

menmen

�� Over 50% of survivors will not return Over 50% of survivors will not return to independent living to independent living

A Case of Osteoporosis…A Case of Osteoporosis…

�� 57 year old Caucasian woman with breast 57 year old Caucasian woman with breast cancer s/p left lumpectomy & chemotherapy at cancer s/p left lumpectomy & chemotherapy at 35; then right breast cancer s/p mastectomy and 35; then right breast cancer s/p mastectomy and chemotherapy at 40.chemotherapy at 40.

�� Early menopause started at 40 years of age.Early menopause started at 40 years of age.

�� Normal DEXA at age 45, then diagnosed with Normal DEXA at age 45, then diagnosed with osteoporosis by heel scan at age 50 years.osteoporosis by heel scan at age 50 years.

�� DEXA May 2012 DEXA May 2012 �� Osteopenia TOsteopenia T--score score --1.6 to 2.0)1.6 to 2.0)

�� FRAX Score June 2012 FRAX Score June 2012 �� 1.0% @ hip, 7.6% total1.0% @ hip, 7.6% total

ScreeningScreening

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Guidelines for Screening for Guidelines for Screening for Osteoporosis in WomenOsteoporosis in Women

National

OsteoporosisFoundation

2008

•Screen all women > 65 years regardless of risk•Screen all men > 70 years regardless of risk

•Screen postmenopausal women & men 50-69

years with significant risk factors

North American

Menopause Association

2010

•Screen all women at 65 years

•Screen women at 50 years of age if ↑ risk•Screen postmenopausal women age with medical

causes of bone loss

•Screen postmenopausal women with a fragility fracture

USPSTF

2001

•Screen all women > 65 years •Screen women at 60 years if ↑ risk

•Insufficient evidence to support screening younger

women

Are we following the guidelines?Are we following the guidelines?

Study: 615 women who were screened with Study: 615 women who were screened with

DXA between 2007 and 2009DXA between 2007 and 2009

Question 1: Should these women have Question 1: Should these women have been screened?been screened?

�� 41% did not meet criteria for screening41% did not meet criteria for screening

Question 2: Of those who met criteria for Question 2: Of those who met criteria for

treatment, were they treated?treatment, were they treated?

�� With an indication, 35% were treatedWith an indication, 35% were treated

�� With no indication, 18% were treatedWith no indication, 18% were treated

Schnatz PF, et al. Menopause 2011 Oct; 18:1072

Risk Factors that Prompt Risk Factors that Prompt ScreeningScreening

�� Personal history of fracture as an adult Personal history of fracture as an adult

�� History of fragility fracture in a firstHistory of fragility fracture in a first--degree degree

relative relative

�� Use of oral corticosteroid therapy for more Use of oral corticosteroid therapy for more

than 3than 3--6 months 6 months

�� Estrogen deficiency at an early age Estrogen deficiency at an early age

�� (<45 yrs, e.g. Early menopause)(<45 yrs, e.g. Early menopause)

Other Risk Factors To Prompt Other Risk Factors To Prompt ScreeningScreening

�� Alcohol in amounts >2 drinks per dayAlcohol in amounts >2 drinks per day�� Current smoking Current smoking �� Increased fall riskIncreased fall risk

�� Impaired visionImpaired vision�� Use of sedatives/hypnoticsUse of sedatives/hypnotics�� FrailtyFrailty�� History of falls History of falls �� DementiaDementia

�� Low body weight (<about 127 lbs = BMI Low body weight (<about 127 lbs = BMI <<19) 19) �� Low physical activity Low physical activity �� Low calcium intake (lifelong)Low calcium intake (lifelong)

Conditions that Reduce Bone Conditions that Reduce Bone Mineral Density and Prompt Mineral Density and Prompt

ScreeningScreening�� Cushing diseaseCushing disease

�� Malabsorption Malabsorption

�� Gastric bypass surgeryGastric bypass surgery

�� IBDIBD

�� Pernicious anemiaPernicious anemia

�� Celiac diseaseCeliac disease

�� HyperparathyroidismHyperparathyroidism

�� Hyperthyroidism Hyperthyroidism

�� Vitamin D DeficiencyVitamin D Deficiency

�� Chronic renal diseaseChronic renal disease�� Impaired Vit D metabolismImpaired Vit D metabolism

�� Chronic liver diseaseChronic liver disease�� Impaired protein synthesisImpaired protein synthesis

�� COPD or asthmaCOPD or asthma

�� Rheumatoid arthritisRheumatoid arthritis

�� ImmobilityImmobility

Medications that Reduce Bone Medications that Reduce Bone Mineral DensityMineral Density

�� Oral glucocorticoid therapyOral glucocorticoid therapy�� 33--6 months use6 months use

�� Aromatase inhibitorsAromatase inhibitors�� Anastrozole (Arimidex), Letrozole (Femara), Exemestane (Aromasin)Anastrozole (Arimidex), Letrozole (Femara), Exemestane (Aromasin)

�� Androgen deprivation therapyAndrogen deprivation therapy

�� AntiAnti--convulsantsconvulsants�� Phenytoin, phenobarbitolPhenytoin, phenobarbitol

�� HeparinHeparin

�� Cytotoxic agents Cytotoxic agents

�� MYTH: DepoproveraMYTH: Depoprovera

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Summary: Who To ScreenSummary: Who To Screen

�� All Women >65 years, Men >70 yearsAll Women >65 years, Men >70 years

�� Postmenopausal Women and Men 50Postmenopausal Women and Men 50--69 69

years with a risk factoryears with a risk factor

�� Diagnostic DEXADiagnostic DEXA

�� Those with a hip or verterbral fracture to Those with a hip or verterbral fracture to characterize disease severitycharacterize disease severity

Screening TestsScreening Tests

Alternatives to DEXA ScanAlternatives to DEXA Scan

�� Ultrasound of forearms, heels, & fingersUltrasound of forearms, heels, & fingers�� Predictive of vertebral and global fracture riskPredictive of vertebral and global fracture risk

�� Less predictive of hip fracture Less predictive of hip fracture

�� Less predictive Less predictive oof future fractureof future fracture

�� Not validated in menNot validated in men

�� CheaperCheaper

�� Quantitative CTQuantitative CT�� Some limitations in cross site applicationsSome limitations in cross site applications

�� Not validated in menNot validated in men

�� Quantitative USQuantitative US�� Predicts hip, vertebral and global risk in post menopausal Predicts hip, vertebral and global risk in post menopausal

womenwomen

�� Predicts hip, nonPredicts hip, non--vertebral risk in men >65 yearsvertebral risk in men >65 years

DiagnosisDiagnosis

Diagnostic Criteria by WHODiagnostic Criteria by WHO

�� ZZ--score=age matched adult mean BMDscore=age matched adult mean BMD

�� TT--score=young adults ages 25 to 45 year olds score=young adults ages 25 to 45 year olds mean BMDmean BMD

Diagnosis BMD Criteria

Normal BMD w/i 1 SD of the T-score

Osteopenia BMD b/t -1 & -2.5 SD below the T-score

Osteoporosis BMD at least -2.5 below the T-score

Severe Osteoporosis Fragility fracture & BMD <-2.5

WHO Risk Model: FRAX ®WHO Risk Model: FRAX ®

www.shef.ac.uk/FRAX

Only valid for people who are untreated, only >50 years, and post menopausal

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When to ReWhen to Re--Screen for Screen for Osteoporosis Osteoporosis

DEXA Result T-Score Interval

No Osteopenia -1.0 or higher 15 years

Mild Osteopenia -1.5 to -1.0 15 years

Moderate Osteopenia -1.5 to -1.99 5 years

Severe Osteopenia -2.0 to -2.49 1 year

Adapted from N Engl J Med 2012:366:225-33

TreatmentTreatment

When to Treat OsteoporosisWhen to Treat Osteoporosis

�� OsteoporosisOsteoporosis by BMDby BMD >> --2.5 SD away from T2.5 SD away from T--score meanscore mean

�� Osteopenia +FRAX® Model OutputOsteopenia +FRAX® Model Output

� women and men >50 years of age with 10-year risk of hip fracture >3% or any fracture >20%

�� Fracture of the hip or vertebraFracture of the hip or vertebra

�� History of lowHistory of low--impact fractureimpact fracture

�� Loss of height > 1.5 inches regardless of BMDLoss of height > 1.5 inches regardless of BMD

Osteoporosis Prevention & Osteoporosis Prevention & Treatment with BisphosphonatesTreatment with BisphosphonatesMedication Regimen Prevention Treatment

Alendronate (Fosmax)

35 mg/week

70 mg/week10 mg/day

√√√

Risedronate (Actonel)

150 mg/month

35 mg/week

√√

√√

Ibandronate (Boniva)

150 mg/month

2.5 mg/day3 mg IV/q3 mo

√√√

Zoledronic Acid* (Reclast)

5 mg IV/q12 mo

5 mg IV/q24 mo √√

* 3 years MAX

Bisphosphonate Dosing Bisphosphonate Dosing

FactoidsFactoids�� All have equivalent efficacy for reducing All have equivalent efficacy for reducing

vertebral and nonvertebral and non--vertebral fracturesvertebral fractures

�� Take on empty stomach with 8 oz water, Take on empty stomach with 8 oz water,

then sit upright for 30 minutesthen sit upright for 30 minutes

�� Risk for erosive esophagitisRisk for erosive esophagitis

�� WEEKLY dosing has BEST adherenceWEEKLY dosing has BEST adherence

�� Ideal duration UNCLEAR: 5 Ideal duration UNCLEAR: 5 --10 years?10 years?

�� Renal dosing required if CLcr <30 mL/minRenal dosing required if CLcr <30 mL/min

Osteoporosis Prevention & Osteoporosis Prevention & Treatment with Other Treatment with Other

MedicationsMedicationsMedication Regimen Prevent’n Treatm’nt Frx ↓

Raloxifene*

(Evista)

60 mg/day √ √ Vertebral

Denosumab

(Prolia)

60 mg SC q6 mo

√ Vertebral

Non-vert

Calcitonin 200 IU IN/day100 IU SC/day

100 IU IM/qod

√√√

Vertebral

PTH

(Forteo)

20 mcg SC/day

√ Vertebral

Non-vert

*anti-estrogen effects on uterus and breast, ↑ VTE, CVAIN=intranasal

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Osteoporosis Prevention with Osteoporosis Prevention with Estrogen PreparationsEstrogen Preparations

�� Oral EstrogensOral Estrogens�� Estradiol, Esterified estrogens, Estopipate, CEEEstradiol, Esterified estrogens, Estopipate, CEE

�� Oral EstrogenOral Estrogen--Progestin CombinationsProgestin Combinations�� Estradiol + norgestimate or northindroneEstradiol + norgestimate or northindrone

�� CEE+medroxyprgesteroneCEE+medroxyprgesterone

�� Transdermal EstrogensTransdermal Estrogens�� EstradiolEstradiol

�� Transdermal EstrogenTransdermal Estrogen--Progestin Progestin CombinationsCombinations�� Estradiol + levonorgestrelEstradiol + levonorgestrel

Other SupplementsOther Supplements

Institute of MedicineInstitute of MedicineVitamin D and CalciumVitamin D and Calcium

CalciumCalcium�� Adults 19Adults 19--50 years 1000 mg/day50 years 1000 mg/day�� Men >50 years of age 1000 mg/day Men >50 years of age 1000 mg/day �� Women >50 years of age 1200 mg/dayWomen >50 years of age 1200 mg/day�� Men >70 years of age 1200 mg/dayMen >70 years of age 1200 mg/day

Vitamin DVitamin D�� Adults up to age 70 years 600 IU/dayAdults up to age 70 years 600 IU/day�� Adults above age 70 years 800 IU/dayAdults above age 70 years 800 IU/day

NOTE:NOTE:�� Consider Consider calcium citrate calcium citrate because less dependent on because less dependent on

stomach acid for absorption (NOF, 2008)stomach acid for absorption (NOF, 2008)�� AdherenceAdherence of about 80% shows best BMD (WHI)of about 80% shows best BMD (WHI)

Vitamin D and Calcium:Vitamin D and Calcium:Low DosesLow Doses

�� WHIWHI--Vitamin 36,000 women 59 to70 yearsVitamin 36,000 women 59 to70 years�� 7 year follow7 year follow--up up

�� Vitamin D 200IU + Calcium 500mgVitamin D 200IU + Calcium 500mg

�� No difference in hip, total fracture rate or BMDNo difference in hip, total fracture rate or BMD

�� SubSub--group analysis on women with group analysis on women with >> 80% 80% adherence showed PROTECTIONadherence showed PROTECTION

�� WHIWHI--RCT 36,000 women 59 to70 yearsRCT 36,000 women 59 to70 years�� 7 year follow7 year follow--upup

�� Vitamin D 400IU + Calcium 1000mgVitamin D 400IU + Calcium 1000mg

�� No difference in fracture rate, Increased BMDNo difference in fracture rate, Increased BMD

�� Low dose of Vitamin DLow dose of Vitamin D

Vitamin D and Calcium:Vitamin D and Calcium:High Doses as MonotherapyHigh Doses as Monotherapy

�� RCTRCT--1460 women >70 years old for 5 years1460 women >70 years old for 5 years�� 1200 mg calcium only1200 mg calcium only

�� SubSub--group analysis on women with group analysis on women with >> 80% adherence 80% adherence showed PROTECTIONshowed PROTECTION

�� MetaMeta--analysis 700analysis 700--800 IU vitamin D only800 IU vitamin D only� Hip fracture reduction by 26%

• RR=0.74 (95% CI, 0.61–0.88)

� Non-vertebral fracture reduction by 23%• RR=0.77 (95% CI, 0.68–0.87)

� Bischoff-Ferrari, 2005

MetaMeta--Analysis: Hip Fracture RatesAnalysis: Hip Fracture RatesEvidence for Calcium

Doses 1200mg or more

Boonen, J Internal Med, 2006

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MetaMeta--Analysis: Hip Fracture RatesAnalysis: Hip Fracture Rates

Evidence for

Vitamin D does700-800IU

Boonen, J Internal Med, 2006

�� WHI: Calcium and Vitamin D WHI: Calcium and Vitamin D

Supplementation StudySupplementation Study

�� Followed 32,282 women for 7 yearsFollowed 32,282 women for 7 years

�� RCT: Calcium 1000mg and Vitamin D 400 RCT: Calcium 1000mg and Vitamin D 400

IU versus personal supplementationIU versus personal supplementation

�� Risk of MIRisk of MI

•• HR 1.14 (p=0.05)HR 1.14 (p=0.05)

�� Risk of CVA plus MIRisk of CVA plus MI

•• HR 1.22 (p=0.04)HR 1.22 (p=0.04)

Calcium and Vitamin D Calcium and Vitamin D

Associated with Risk for CHDAssociated with Risk for CHD

Reducing Falls Reduces Reducing Falls Reduces Fracture Risk…Fracture Risk…

�� 90% of fractures associated with a fall 90% of fractures associated with a fall eventevent�� Alcohol intake reductionAlcohol intake reduction

�� Poor visionPoor vision

�� Physical therapyPhysical therapy

�� WeightWeight--baring exercisebaring exercise

�� Impaired transferringImpaired transferring

�� Home safety evaluationHome safety evaluation

�� Treat pain, go easy on the sedativesTreat pain, go easy on the sedatives

A Clinical Case…Part 1A Clinical Case…Part 1

�� 57 year old Caucasian woman with the 57 year old Caucasian woman with the

followingfollowing

�� Diagnosed with DCIS 1991 (age 35) Diagnosed with DCIS 1991 (age 35)

•• s/p Left lumpectomy, chemotherapy & radiations/p Left lumpectomy, chemotherapy & radiation

�� Diagnosed with second primary 1995 (age 40) Diagnosed with second primary 1995 (age 40)

•• s/p right mastectomy with chemotherapy s/p right mastectomy with chemotherapy

�� Early menopause since age 40 yearsEarly menopause since age 40 years

When should this woman be screened for osteoporosis?When should this woman be screened for osteoporosis?And why?And why?

A clinical case…Part 2A clinical case…Part 2

�� 57 year old Caucasian woman with breast 57 year old Caucasian woman with breast

cancer & chemotherapy twice with early cancer & chemotherapy twice with early menopause from age 40 years.menopause from age 40 years.

�� She reports a loss of height She reports a loss of height >> 1.5 inches1.5 inches

Does this change your management?Does this change your management?

Would isolated height loss without the other risks Would isolated height loss without the other risks make you screen her?make you screen her?

A clinical case…Part 3A clinical case…Part 3

�� 57 year old Caucasian woman with breast 57 year old Caucasian woman with breast

cancer & chemotherapy twice with early cancer & chemotherapy twice with early menopause from age 40 years.menopause from age 40 years.

�� Diagnosed with osteoporosis by heel scan Diagnosed with osteoporosis by heel scan in 2005 at age 50 years.in 2005 at age 50 years.

Would you treat her based on this information?Would you treat her based on this information?

If yes, then for how long?If yes, then for how long?

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A clinical case…Part 4A clinical case…Part 4

�� 57 year old Caucasian woman with breast 57 year old Caucasian woman with breast

cancer & chemotherapy twice with early cancer & chemotherapy twice with early menopause from age 40 years.menopause from age 40 years.

�� DEXA May 2012 DEXA May 2012

�� Osteopenia TOsteopenia T--score score --1.6 to 2.0)1.6 to 2.0)

�� FRAX Score June 2012 FRAX Score June 2012

�� 1.0% @ hip, 7.6% total1.0% @ hip, 7.6% total

Should she be treated now?Should she be treated now?

When should she be reWhen should she be re--screened?screened?

SummarySummary

�� Screen women Screen women >> 65 years, Men 65 years, Men >> 70 70

yearsyears

�� Risk stratify younger womenRisk stratify younger women

�� Treat women with bisphosphonates when Treat women with bisphosphonates when

indicatedindicated

�� Give ENOUGH vitamin supplementationGive ENOUGH vitamin supplementation

�� REDUCE fall riskREDUCE fall risk

Fracture CalculatorsFracture Calculators

�� FRAX from the UNFRAX from the UN

�� www.shef.ac.uk/FRAX/tool.jspwww.shef.ac.uk/FRAX/tool.jsp

�� Hip CalculatorHip Calculator

�� http://hipcalculator.fhcrc.orghttp://hipcalculator.fhcrc.org

�� UK population basedUK population based

�� http://www.qfracture.orghttp://www.qfracture.org

ReferencesReferences1.1. National Osteoporosis Society www.nos.org.uk National Osteoporosis Society www.nos.org.uk

2.2. North American Menopause SocietyNorth American Menopause Society

3.3. US Preventive Health Services Task ForceUS Preventive Health Services Task Force

4.4. Schnatz PF, et al. Osteoporosis screening and Schnatz PF, et al. Osteoporosis screening and treatment guidelines: Are they being followed? treatment guidelines: Are they being followed? Menopause 2011 Oct; 18:1072.Menopause 2011 Oct; 18:1072.

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7.7. Shoback D.Shoback D. Update in Osteoporosis and Metabolic Update in Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Disorders.Bone Disorders. The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. 2007;92(3):747& Metabolism. 2007;92(3):747--753.753.