| Literature DB >> 19279529 |
Amy H Warriner1, Ryan C Outman, Kenneth G Saag, Sarah D Berry, Cathleen Colón-Emeric, Kellie L Flood, Kenneth W Lyles, S Bobo Tanner, Nelson B Watts, Jeffrey R Curtis.
Abstract
Osteoporosis is a growing health concern as the number of senior adults continues to increase worldwide. Falls and fractures are very common among frail older adults requiring home health and long-term care. Preventative strategies for reducing falls have been identified and many therapies (both prescription and nonprescription) with proven efficacy for reducing fracture risk are available. However, many practitioners overlook the fact that a fragility fracture is diagnostic for osteoporosis even without knowledge of bone mineral density testing. As a result, osteoporosis is infrequently diagnosed and treated in the elderly after a fracture. Based on existing literature, we have developed an algorithm for the assessment and treatment of osteoporosis among persons with known prior fracture(s) living in long-term care facilities or receiving home health care based on the data available in the literature.Entities:
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Year: 2009 PMID: 19279529 PMCID: PMC2720154 DOI: 10.1097/SMJ.0b013e31819bc1d3
Source DB: PubMed Journal: South Med J ISSN: 0038-4348 Impact factor: 0.954