Osteoporosis and the orthopaedic surgeon.

During the recent years, data regarding osteoporosis has accumulated and indicates that osteoporotic fractures in Scandinavia still increase. At the same time diagnostics and treatments have been improved. However, only a minority of patients with fractures and osteoporosis become identified. Surgeons and hospitals treating fractures should find means to detect patients who suffer from fractures due to osteoporosis, and establish programs for further evaluation and adequate treatment.