How do you approach peri-operative management of anti-resorptive therapies such as denosumab in patients undergoing joint replacement?
Does denosumab effect knee replacement or hip replacement? Should replacement occur right before or after injection?
Answer from: at Academic Institution
This is a very practical question. I think it is fine to continue the denosumab on a regular 6-month schedule for patients undergoing joint replacement. The reduction in bone turnover should not affect the implant. In fact, with denosumab, there is a small anabolic effect with each treatment that mi...
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at MetroHealth Does the timing matter? Should surgery be done rig...
at UC Davis Probably does not matter. However, if the surgery ...
Does the timing matter? Should surgery be done rig...
Probably does not matter. However, if the surgery ...