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Rheumatology Pearls from Twitter - Really?

To many of my colleagues (admitted Luddites) the mere mention of Twitter results in the “omi-god 360” eye roll with an accompanying snide comment.

Letter to the Expert: Is there life after ONJ?

Patient on bisphosphonates for several years, later placed on denosumab. After her 2nd dose, she developed ONJ. Patient then placed on daily teriparatide with resolution of ONJ and now has a normal BMD. She is about to complete her 2nd year of PTH therapy. What should she be treated with after PTH?

Does the FRAX Assessment Tool Help?

While the FRAX is useful to determine if individuals with low bone mass may benefit from treatment for osteoporosis, this method also has some shortcomings.

Knee Replacement and the Physical Terrorist

Experience is a great teacher.  My experience with knee replacement surgery has taught me the integral importance of the physical therapist in individual outcomes.