Citation

Sanchez-Riera L, Wilson N. Best Pract. Res. Clin. Rheumatol. 2017; 31(2): 169-191.

Affiliation

Institute of Bone and Joint Research, The Kolling Institute, Sydney Medical School, St Leonards, NSW, Australia.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.berh.2017.10.001

PMID

29224695

Abstract

Osteoporotic fractures, in particular hip and vertebral, are a major health burden worldwide. The majority of these fractures occur in the elderly population, resulting in one of the most important causes of mortality and disability in older ages. Their cost for societies is enormous and is forecast to steadily increase over the coming decades globally. Low bone mineral density (BMD) remains a key preventable risk factor for fractures. Screening and treatment of individuals with high risk of fracture is cost-effective. Predictive tools including clinical risk factors, minimisation of falls risk and public authorities' support to create Fracture Liaison Services are paramount strategies.

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Language: en

Keywords

Burden; Costs; Elderly; Fracture; Fracture liaison services (FLS); Mortality; Osteoporosis; Prevention