Citation

Peeters G, van Schoor NM, Lips P. Best Pract. Res. Clin. Rheumatol. 2009; 23(6): 797-804.

Affiliation

Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, EMGO Institute for health and care research, VU University Medical Center, van der Boechorststraat 7, 1081 BT Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.berh.2009.09.004

PMID

19945691

Abstract

In old age, 5-10% percent of all falls result in a fracture, and up to 90% of all fractures result from a fall. This article describes the link between fall risk and fracture risk in community-dwelling older persons. Which factors attribute to both the fall risk and the fracture risk? Which falls result in a fracture? Which tools are available to predict falls and fractures? Directions for the use of prediction tools in clinical practice are given. Challenges for future research include further validation of existing prediction tools and evaluation of the cost-effectiveness of treatment after screening.

Language: en