title: The role of the orthopaedic surgeon in minimizing mortality and morbidity associated with fragility fractures.
authors.forename: Gary E
authors.initials: GE
authors.lastname: Friedlaender
mesh_terms: D015519:Bone Density; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000401:mortality* / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D009985:Orthopedics; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000150:complications*; D011379:Prognosis; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000639:trends*; D012017:Referral and Consultation / Q000639:trends*; D012307:Risk Factors; D015996:Survival Rate