Citation

Sale JE, Beaton D, Bogoch E. Clin. Geriatr. Med. 2014; 30(2): 317-332.

Affiliation

Mobility Program, St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto, Ontario M5B 1W8, Canada; Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, 149 College Street, 5th Floor, Toronto, Ontario M5T 1P5, Canada.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.cger.2014.01.009

PMID

24721371

Abstract

This article is an overview of the status of postfracture secondary prevention programs. The concept of fracture risk, the inclusion of fracture risk in clinical practice guidelines for osteoporosis, and how fracture risk has contributed to the development of postfracture secondary prevention programs are described. The scope of postfracture secondary prevention programs, the gaps in care that persist despite these initiatives, and the potential reasons for these gaps are also described. Recommendations for future research in the area of postfracture secondary prevention are provided.

Language: en