Recommendations for the prevention of fragility fractures: a consensus from international experts and Ibero-American scientific societies.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To develop a multidisciplinary consensus outlining key recommendations to prevent fragility fractures and improve care through coordinated efforts across healthcare sectors.

Methods

An international group of experts, coordinated by the Spanish National Hip Fracture Registry (RNFC), engaged over 300 professionals and 31 scientific societies. Using a nominal group technique, the committee reviewed scientific evidence and collaboratively developed ten core recommendations. The consensus was refined through multiple telematic reviews and finalized at the 7th RNFC Annual Meeting in March 2024.

Results

The consensus presents ten actionable recommendations: (1) inclusion of osteoporosis and fragility fractures in health policies, (2) early detection and management of

SUBMITTER: Saez-Lopez P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12162770 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature