Journal article
Post hip fracture orthogeriatric care—a Canadian position paper addressing challenges in care and strategies to meet quality indicators
Abstract
IntroductionOsteoporosis is a major disease state associated with significant morbidity, mortality, and health care costs. Less than half of the individuals sustaining a low energy hip fracture are diagnosed and treated for the underlying osteoporosis.ObjectiveA multidisciplinary Canadian hip fracture working group has developed practical recommendations to meet Canadian quality indicators in post hip fracture care.MethodsA comprehensive …
Authors
Khan AA; AbuAlrob H; Al-alwani H; Ali DS; Almonaei K; Alsarraf F; Bogoch E; Dandurand K; Gazendam A; Juby AG
Journal
Osteoporosis International, Vol. 34, No. 6, pp. 1011–1035
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
6 2023
DOI
10.1007/s00198-022-06640-3
ISSN
0937-941X