Danish, national cross-sectional observational study on the prevalence of prior major osteoporotic fractures in adults presenting with hip fracture-limitations and scope for fracture liaison services in prevention of hip fracture.

The majority of hip fractures-and in particular hip fractures in men-occur without a previously treated MOF that could have resulted in early detection and treatment of osteoporosis. With current treatment modalities, a maximum of one in six hip fractures in Denmark can be prevented through FLS initiatives. Identification of patients with vertebral fractures for assessment and treatment is therefore critical for successful prevention of hip fractures using this strategy.