title: NSAIDs and opioids in management of fragility fractures.
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties and Dentistry, Second University of Naples, Naples, Italy, giovanni.iolascon@gmail.com.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Iolascon
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Cisari
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Moretti
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Frizzi
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Gimigliano
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Gimigliano
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D015519:Bone Density; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000473:pathology; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000601:surgery; D016330:Frail Elderly; D006801:Humans; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy; D058866:Osteoporotic Fractures / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000601:surgery; D010146:Pain; D059408:Pain Management; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D000701:Analgesics, Opioid; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal