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Direct referral for DXA scan led to improved diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis
May 2013
Direct referral for DXA scan led to improved diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Initiation of osteoporosis assessment in the fracture clinic results in improved osteoporosis management: a randomised controlled trial
Osteoporos Int. 2013 Mar;24(3):1089-94. doi: 10.1007/s00198-012-2238-9. Epub 2012 Dec 15Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
The management of osteoporosis following a fragility fracture has traditionally been deficient. This study compared the assessment and treatment rates of two different models of screening for osteoporosis following fragility fracture. 66 patients were randomized to either the intervention group, assessment for osteoporosis that was initiated in the fracture clinic, or to the control group, where t...
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