Periprosthetic fractures are osteoporotic fractures: missed opportunities for osteoporosis diagnosis

ConclusionPeriprosthetic fractures are osteoporosis-related. They occur in older adults, often female, and result from falls; BMD, when assessed, is low. Data available at the time of PPFx often allows osteoporosis diagnosis; this should prompt evaluation and pharmacologic treatment consideration.
Source: Osteoporosis International - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research