Multifaceted intervention to improve diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis in patients with recent wrist fracture: a randomized controlled trial

Authors :: Majumdar, Sumit R.
Johnson, Jeffrey A.
McAlister, Finlay A.
Bellerose, Debbie
Russell, Anthony S.
Hanley, David A.
Morrish, Don W.
Maksymowych, Walter P.
Rowe, Brian H.
Source :: CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal. Feb 26, 2008, Vol. 178 Issue 5, p569, 7 p.
Publication Year :: 2008
Abstract: Abstract Background: Older patients who experience a fragility fracture are at high risk of future fractures but are rarely tested or treated for osteoporosis. We developed a multifaceted intervention directed [...]

Subjects :: Aged -- Physiological aspects
Aged -- Health aspects
Aged -- Research
Osteoporosis -- Risk factors
Osteoporosis -- Care and treatment
Osteoporosis -- Research
Wrist -- Injuries
Wrist -- Care and treatment
Wrist -- Research

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