New report outlines strategies to tackle the rising number of osteoporotic fractures in Türkiye

New report outlines strategies to tackle the rising number of osteoporotic fractures in Türkiye

Fragility fractures are a major concern for public health

Post-fracture care services are needed to ensure that patients receive effective treatment

  • Recognition of osteoporosis as a chronic and progressive condition. This would include providing improved access to and reimbursement of pharmacological treatments and support for the establishment of osteoporosis prevention programs.
  • Establishment of more FLS to increase post-fracture screening, diagnosis, treatment rates, and follow-up, including falls prevention services.
  • Prioritization of fragility fractures within health care management (including primary care physician awareness and involvement) as well as increasing public awareness of osteoporosis.
  • Improve the education of health care professionals, and management of frailty to prevent falls.
  • Work both centrally and regionally; collect data and share best practice at a local level leading to the publication of an optimal patient pathway.

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