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Treatment for a fracture is based on the type of break, the bone affected, and the patient's age.
Minor fractures with no bone displacement are treated by immobilizing the fractured bone using a cast or splint. However, in the case of fractures with displaced bones, the broken bones are repositioned before immobilization to ensure successful healing without deformation and loss of function. The realignment of fractured bone ends is performed through a process called reduction. If the procedure...
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Secondary fracture prevention.

Robert A Adler1

  • 1Endocrinology and Metabolism Section, McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 1201 Broad Rock Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23249, USA. Robert.adler@va.gov

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Orthopedics
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Osteoporosis is a silent disease, often diagnosed only after a fragility fracture.
  • Patients with fragility fractures face a significantly elevated risk of subsequent fractures.
  • Despite available treatments, a substantial gap exists in evaluating and managing osteoporosis in fracture patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the evaluation and medical treatment of post-fracture patients.
  • To describe successful programs for identifying, evaluating, and treating fragility fracture patients.
  • To assess the cost-effectiveness and applicability of these programs within the US healthcare system.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature and case studies on osteoporosis management programs.
  • Analysis of program success, cost-effectiveness, and integration challenges.
  • Description of best practices for post-fracture care coordination.

Main Results:

  • Various institutional and national programs have been implemented to manage fragility fracture patients with mixed success.
  • Effective programs demonstrate the potential for improved patient outcomes and long-term cost savings.
  • Challenges remain in integrating these programs into the generally non-integrated US healthcare system.

Conclusions:

  • Improved management of post-fracture patients is crucial for reducing fracture incidence, morbidity, and mortality.
  • Implementing successful, cost-effective programs can lead to significant long-term healthcare savings.
  • Systematic approaches are needed to enhance osteoporosis care for high-risk individuals.