Outcomes post fragility fracture among members of an integrated healthcare organization.

ABSTRACT: This study highlights an unmet need in osteoporosis management, suggesting that beyond bone mineral density and fracture history, gender, fracture type, and age should be considered for fracture risk assessment. Following fragility fracture, men, patients with a spine or hip fracture, and those aged ≥ 65 have a higher disease burden.

Introduction

The objective of this study was to characterize osteoporosis-related fracture incidence and identify predictors of subsequent fractures and mortality.

Methods

This retrospective cohort study, conducted within Kaiser Permanente Southern California, included patients aged ≥ 50 years with qualifying fractures from 1/1/2007 to 12/31/2016, identified from diagnosis/procedure codes. Rates for fracture incidence, mortality, and resource uti

SUBMITTER: Adams AL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8930877 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature