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Osteoporosis and fragility fractures have been identified as major public health problems by the US Surgeon General and National Institutes for Health.1
Orthopaedists are often the initial treating physician for patients with fragility fractures. Studies indicate a gap of approximately 82% in identifying and treating osteoporosis after a fracture.4
By implementing Own the Bone, hospitals will have the tools to improve diagnosis and management of bone health after a fragility fracture and to reduce the incidence of future fractures.
Read a Summary of Data on Economics of Fragility Fracture Program.
