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. 2017 Jul-Aug;114(4):295-298.

The Role of the Fracture Liaison Service in Osteoporosis Care

Sean Bonanni  1 , Amelia A Sorensen  2 , Jonathan Dubin  3 , Betty Drees  4
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The Role of the Fracture Liaison Service in Osteoporosis Care

Sean Bonanni et al. Mo Med. 2017 Jul-Aug.

Abstract

Osteoporosis is a disease classified by the alteration of bony microarchitecture predisposing a person to fragility fractures. This costs the US $19 billion per year and is expected to rise as our population ages. Only 20% of patients with fragility fractures receive treatment for osteoporosis. A Fracture Liaison Service is a cost-effective way to follow patients and improve appropriate work up and management from multiple medical disciplines.

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