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Patient Referral Process and Evaluation Conducted During Bone Health Optimization1
Significance of Bone Health Optimization
- Kadri A, et al study revealed frequent occurrences of low bone mineral density and preexisting fractures among patients referred for bone health optimization.
- More than 90% of these patients met the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) criteria for osteoporosis medication, with 75% agreeing to undergo therapy.
- Bone health screening, including a FRAX assessment, should be considered for all adults who are ≥50 years of age undergoing orthopaedic surgery as part of preoperative optimization.
- Orthopaedic surgeons can be successful at identifying patients with diminished bone health by utilizing bone health optimization
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References
1. Kadri A, et al. Bone Health Optimization in Orthopaedic Surgery. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2020;102(7):574-581
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