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How do you approach peri-operative management of anti-resorptive therapies such as denosumab in patients undergoing joint replacement?

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Rheumatology · UC Davis

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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