Geriatrics and traumato co-managing fragility fractures: effectiveness and success of implementation in a single centre setting KU Leuven
Background: Osteoporosis is the most common musculoskeletal disease and predisposes to fractures, most common of hip, spine, proximal humerus, pelvis and wrist. These fragility fractures are associated with pain, disability, need for institutionalization and even death. The complex needs of the older fracture patient with multimorbidity, polypharmacy and geriatric syndromes require a holistic, multidisciplinary approach. This is the expertise ...