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Distal radius fracture risk reduction with a comprehensive osteoporosis management program.
J Hand Surg Am
August 2012
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Southern California Permanente Medical Group, Kaiser Orange County Medical Center, University of California Irvine, Orange, CA, USA.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigated risk factors for osteoporotic distal radius fractures in patients over 60 and assessed the effectiveness of an osteoporosis management program.
- Among the 8,658 patients analyzed, those who received osteoporosis treatment were 48% less likely to experience fractures, while those screened were 83% less likely to fracture.
- Key risk factors identified included being female, white, and having an osteoporosis diagnosis, emphasizing the importance of screening and treatment for fracture prevention.