Invited Commentary
Commentary on “Internal Medicine Hospitalists’ Perceived Barriers and Recommendations for Optimizing Secondary Prevention of Osteoporotic Hip Fractures”
Abstract
Osteoporotic hip fractures are a public health concern in the United States. The potential sequelae of a hip fracture are far reaching and can lead to a state of chronic pain, functional dependence, diminished quality of life, increased cost burden, and premature death. A patient’s chance of a second fracture doubles after the initial fracture. Reduction of these outcomes relies on prevention of the fracture, but in our healthcare system to whom does the responsibility of prevention fall?This content is limited to qualifying members.
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