Underdiagnosis and under-treatment of osteoporosis following fragility fracture

Hawaii Med J. 2007 Jul;66(7):185-7.

Abstract

Aim: Assess the treatment and diagnosis rates for osteoporosis following a fragility fracture.

Design: A retrospective chart review.

Findings: Out of 93 patients with fragility fractures, 26.9% received an osteoporosis or osteopenia diagnosis within 6 months after the time of fracture.

Conclusion: Despite availability of clinical tools and therapeutic options of the treatment of low bone density, osteoporosis remains underdiagnosed and under-treated.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Absorptiometry, Photon
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Bone Density
  • Bone Density Conservation Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Calcium, Dietary / therapeutic use
  • Diphosphonates / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • Fractures, Bone / etiology
  • Fractures, Bone / prevention & control*
  • Hawaii
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Medical Audit*
  • Osteoporosis / complications
  • Osteoporosis / diagnosis*
  • Osteoporosis / drug therapy*
  • Vitamin D / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Bone Density Conservation Agents
  • Calcium, Dietary
  • Diphosphonates
  • Vitamin D