title: Osteoporotic fractures in older adults.
abstract: Osteoporotic fractures are emerging as a major public health problem in the aging population. Fractures result in increased morbidity, mortality and health expenditures. This article reviews current evidence for the management of common issues following osteoporotic fractures in older adults including: (1) thromboembolism prevention; (2) delirium prevention; (3) pain management; (4) rehabilitation; (5) assessing the cause of fracture; and (6) prevention of subsequent fractures. Areas for practice improvement and further research are highlighted.
authors.affiliation: Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development, Duke University Medical Center and the Durham VA Medical Center Geriatrics Research Education and Clinical Center, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710, USA. colon001@mc.duke.edu
authors.forename: Cathleen S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Colón-Emeric
authors.forename: Kenneth G
authors.initials: KG
authors.lastname: Saag
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003693:Delirium / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000534:rehabilitation; D005598:Fractures, Spontaneous / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000534:rehabilitation; D005102:Health Expenditures; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D013923:Thromboembolism / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control