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  • Title: Underdiagnosis and under-treatment of osteoporosis following fragility fracture.
    Author: Aboyoussef M, Vierkoetter KR.
    Journal: Hawaii Med J; 2007 Jul; 66(7):185-7. PubMed ID: 17879856.
    Abstract:
    AIM: Assess the treatment and diagnosis rates for osteoporosis following a fragility fracture. DESIGN: A retrospective chart review. FINDINGS: Out of 93 patients with fragility fractures, 26.9% received an osteoporosis or osteopenia diagnosis within 6 months after the time of fracture. CONCLUSION: Despite availability of clinical tools and therapeutic options of the treatment of low bone density, osteoporosis remains underdiagnosed and under-treated.
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