2000
DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9343(00)00457-5
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Failure to diagnose and treat osteoporosis in elderly patients hospitalized with hip fracture

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“…The documented lack of osteoporosis management after hip fracture in the 4 health systems is similar to results documented in other recent reports (11)(12)(13)(14)(15). Neither orthopedic surgeons who treat acute hip fractures nor primary physicians who provide long-term health care to many of these same patients appear to be engaged in secondary prevention, in spite of the availability of DXA, more effective treatment options, and extensive continuing education efforts.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 78%
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“…The documented lack of osteoporosis management after hip fracture in the 4 health systems is similar to results documented in other recent reports (11)(12)(13)(14)(15). Neither orthopedic surgeons who treat acute hip fractures nor primary physicians who provide long-term health care to many of these same patients appear to be engaged in secondary prevention, in spite of the availability of DXA, more effective treatment options, and extensive continuing education efforts.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 78%
“…This information has been presented widely to physicians through the medical literature and continuing education programs, yet recent reports suggest that hip fracture patients are not receiving adequate evaluation and treatment for osteoporosis (11)(12)(13)(14)(15). This study investigates the use of bone densitometry (dual x-ray absorptiometry [DXA]), calcium and vitamin D supplementation, and pharmacologic therapies in hip fracture patients treated in 4 US health systems.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Osteoporose er underdiagnostisert og underbehandlet hos eldre (13). Bisfosfonater reduserer risikoen for brudd ved osteoporose.…”
Section: Bisfosfonaterunclassified
“…Many patients will not be evaluated and/or treated until it is recognized in conjunction with a fragility fracture (7)(8)(9). However, even after hip fracture the rate of diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis is still low at 5% to 25% (10)(11)(12)(13).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%