Low prevalence of osteoporosis treatment in patients with recurrent major osteoporotic fracture

ConclusionsTwo thirds of patients with a past history of major osteoporotic fracture presenting with a new fracture were not treated. The main reason for lack of treatment seems to stem from the incorrect assessment of the patient ’s fracture risk. Although major osteoporotic fracture leads to an increased risk of mortality and requires treatment, the significance of patient comorbidities was an independent risk factor leading to non-treatment.
Source: Archives of Osteoporosis - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research