The Medical journal of Australia
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Multicenter Study
When continuity of care breaks down: a systems failure in identification of osteoporosis risk in older patients treated for minimal trauma fractures.
Minimal trauma fractures may be the first indication of osteoporosis. Our aim was to determine the proportion of patients who underwent bone density testing for osteoporosis of those with a minimal trauma wrist fracture treated in the emergency department (ED). ⋯ Follow-up of patients suffering minimal trauma wrist fractures treated in the ED is poor. Systems to improve the identification and treatment of osteoporosis in this group are needed if future osteoporotic fractures and their consequences are to be avoided.