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International Orthopaedics
Published in: International Orthopaedics 6/2012

01-06-2012 | Original Paper

Knowledge of orthopaedic surgeons in managing patients with fragility fracture

Authors: Reza Sorbi, Mohamad Reza Aghamirsalim

Published in: International Orthopaedics | Issue 6/2012

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Abstract

Purpose

Fragility fractures represent a major health problem, as they cause deformity, disability and increased mortality rates. Orthopaedic surgeons should identify patients with fragility fractures and manage their osteoporosis in order to reduce the risk of future fracture; therefore, orthopaedic surgeons’ knowledge about managing fragile fracture should be evaluated.

Methods

A questionnaire was administered to 2,910 orthopaedic surgeons to address the respondents’ knowledge. The questions covered the topics of diagnosis, treatment and approach to a patient with a fragility fracture. The data-collection period for this survey spanned one year.

Results

There were 2,021 orthopaedic surgeons who participated in this study. Less than 10% of the respondents included bone mass densitometry (BMD) when evaluating patients with fragile fractures 32% prescribed proper dosage of calcium and vitamin D; approximately 30% would refer if falling from a height was suspected.

Conclusions

The majority of orthopaedic surgeons questioned lacked knowledge of fragility fracture management. This is reflected by limited knowledge of osteoporosis assessment and treatment in most areas. An appropriate method should be created to manage patients with fragility fractures to guarantee the patient the best possible care.
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Metadata
Title
Knowledge of orthopaedic surgeons in managing patients with fragility fracture
Authors
Reza Sorbi
Mohamad Reza Aghamirsalim
Publication date
01-06-2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
International Orthopaedics / Issue 6/2012
Print ISSN: 0341-2695
Electronic ISSN: 1432-5195
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00264-012-1482-0

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