Managing fragility fractures during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nat Rev Endocrinol

Kogod Center on Aging and Division of Endocrinology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.

Published: September 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has broad implications for the care of patients with bone fragility. A dramatic surge in fractures and related mortality is expected in the next few months. We pledge to intensify the current efforts to improve the management of bone health, and to prioritize fragility fracture care and prevention.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7288256PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41574-020-0379-zDOI Listing

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