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Review
. 2020 Apr;44(4):1009-1019.
doi: 10.1007/s00268-019-05237-y.

The Global Burden of Surgical Management of Osteoporotic Fractures

Seth M Tarrant  1   2 , Zsolt J Balogh  3   4
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The Global Burden of Surgical Management of Osteoporotic Fractures

Seth M Tarrant et al. World J Surg. 2020 Apr.

Abstract

Osteoporosis is an epidemic in the developed world. Fracture is a major burden associated with osteoporosis. Surgical management is recommended for particular anatomical areas, whilst other fracture patterns have a less defined and controversial role for surgery. This review aims to highlight increase in the global burden of osteoporosis and subsequent fragility fractures. As health and life expectancy improves, osteoporotic fracture fixation will constitute a significant physical and economic burden. The surgical management of osteoporotic fractures involves awareness on all levels from government to the individual, from primary prevention of fracture to surgical aftercare in the community.

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