Underdiagnosis and under-treatment of osteoporosis following fragility fracture.
OBJECTIVE
Assess the treatment and diagnosis rates for osteoporosis following a fragility fracture.


METHODS
A retrospective chart review.


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


CONCLUSIONS
Despite availability of clinical tools and therapeutic options of the treatment of low bone density, osteoporosis remains underdiagnosed and under-treated.
Aboyoussef
Mohamed
M
Department of Rheumatology, Straub Clinic & Hospitals, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA. mohamed.aboyoussef@straub.net
Vierkoetter
Koah R
KR
D015502:Absorptiometry, Photon; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D015519:Bone Density; D050071:Bone Density Conservation Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002136:Calcium, Dietary / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004164:Diphosphonates / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006254:Hawaii; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008485:Medical Audit; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D014807:Vitamin D / Q000627:therapeutic use
D050071:Bone Density Conservation Agents; D002136:Calcium, Dietary; D004164:Diphosphonates; D014807:Vitamin D