Journal article
Secondary Prevention of Low-Trauma Fractures: In Search of an Effective Solution
Journal of clinical outcomes management, Vol.25(4), pp.177-185
04/01/2018
Abstract
Objective: To review and summarize the literature regarding current approaches to secondary prevention of low-trauma osteoporotic fractures. Methods: PubMed search and summary of existing literature related to complications and secondary prevention of osteoporotic fractures was performed. Results: Fragility fractures are associated with high rates of short and long term morbidities and carry a high risk of mortality and fracture recurrence. Several of the currently available anti-osteoporosis medications have been shown to decrease the risk of fracture recurrence in patients with prevalent osteoporotic fractures and some may even decrease mortality. However, only a minority of patients with fragility fractures are adequately evaluated and treated for osteoporosis. Fracture liaison services that ensure identification and risk stratification of patients with fragility fractures and proper evaluation and treatment of osteoporosis have proven effective at enhancing osteoporosis care in these patients, decreasing fracture recurrence and possibly even decreasing long-term mortality, while providing long-term cost savings. Unfortunately, however, this model of care has not been widely adopted and implemented. Conclusion: Fragility fractures represent a major health care problem for aging populations. Unfortunately, most patients with low-trauma fractures still receive suboptimal osteoporosis care.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Secondary Prevention of Low-Trauma Fractures: In Search of an Effective Solution
- Creators
- Amal Shibli-Rahhal
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of clinical outcomes management, Vol.25(4), pp.177-185
- Publisher
- Turner White Communications Inc
- ISSN
- 1079-6533
- eISSN
- 1938-1336
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 04/01/2018
- Academic Unit
- Endocrinology and Metabolism; Medicine Administration; Internal Medicine
- Record Identifier
- 9984363161802771
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