One in two women and one in four men above the age of 50 years will sustain a bone fracture caused by osteoporosis; however, the majority of these patients are not treated with an emphasis on preventing a second fracture.
Here are three of the recommendations:
1. Screen and monitor osteoporosis patients who present at an orthopedic office, primary care physician or emergency department with injuries, to decrease risk of a subsequent fracture.
2. Implement data registries that track processes of care, patient demographics and outcomes related to fractures.
3. Develop educational materials to help orthopedic surgeons identify at-risk patients.
AAOS says they will continue to work with CMS to discuss reimbursement for the evaluation, treatment and monitoring of osteoporosis patients.
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