Strong bones after 50: Fracture liaison services explained
Information for patients and carers for supporting older people who have broken a bone following a fall.
Article from the Royal College of Physicians:
There are an estimated half a million fragility fractures in the UK each year, many of which could be prevented with earlier diagnosis. Osteoporosis is a condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. However, the link is not being made between fractures in the over 50s and undetected osteoporosis. A fifth of women who have broken a bone break three or more before being diagnosed.
The guide tells patients:
- the minimum standards of care they can expect
- what investigations they may undergo
- possible treatment options
- what they can do to help themselves.
