30. Declining trend in osteoporosis screening and medical management following primary vertebral compression fractures: a national analysis of commercial and Medicare advantage beneficiaries

Despite its increasing national incidence, osteoporosis and its associated co-management often remain an overlooked issue in the orthopedic world. In the majority of the scenarios, screening and associated management of osteoporosis is only considered by providers when patients present with multiple fragility fractures. Current evidence with regards to the trends in screening and medical co-management/antiresorptive therapy of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) remains limited.
Source: The Spine Journal - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research