Evaluation of costs, osteoporosis treatment, and re-fractures in German collaborative orthogeriatric care after fragility fractures.

ABSTRACT: Orthogeriatric co-management (OGCM) may provide benefits for geriatric fragility fracture patients in terms of more frequent osteoporosis treatment and fewer re-fractures. Yet, we did not find higher costs in OGCM hospitals for re-fractures or antiosteoporotic medication for most fracture sites within 12 months, although antiosteoporotic medication was more often prescribed.

Purpose

Evidence suggests benefits of orthogeriatric co-management (OGCM) for hip fracture patients. Yet, evidence for other fractures is rare. The aim of our study was to conduct an evaluation of economic and health outcomes after the German OGCM for geriatric fragility fracture patients.

Methods

This retrospective cohort study was based on German health and long-term care insurance data. Individuals wer

SUBMITTER: Konnopka C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10786733 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature