The management of osteoporosis-related fractures: a survey of orthopaedic surgeons' practice
Pal, B.; Morris, J.; Muddu, B.
Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology 16(1): 61-62
1998
ISSN/ISBN: 0392-856X PMID: 9543563 Document Number: 491906
A questionnaire survey of 70 orthopaedic surgeons regarding their policy for the management of osteoporosis-related fractures revealed that, in the main, UK Department of Health guidelines on osteoporosis are not followed uniformly, although Royal College of Physicians guidelines regarding rehabilitation are met more frequently. A written policy or agreed protocol with an osteoporosis service may potentially benefit a large number of patients and reduce future fracture risks.