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Improved Patient Instructions at Discharge After Hip or
Forearm Fractures
Because osteoporosis is highly prevalent in patients with these types of
fracture, further fractures can be effectively prevented by life-style
interventions (exercise and smoking cessation) and medications
(bisphosphonates or vitamin D).1 A leaflet with such explanations is now
being tested by Orthopedic teams.
1
Majumdar SR, Rowe BH, Folk D, et al. A Controlled Trial To Increase Detection and Treatment of
Osteoporosis in Older Patients with a Wrist Fracture. Ann Intern Med. 2004;141(5):366-373.
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