The imminent risk of a fracture-existing worldwide data: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Ronald Man Yeung WongPui Yan WongChaoran LiuHiu Wun WongYik Lok ChungSimon Kwoon Ho ChowSheung Wai LawWing Hoi Cheung

Published in: Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA (2022)

The incidence of imminent fracture is high globally at 11.58%. Approximately half of all refractures occur in the first 2 years after an index fragility fracture. Older patients that have suffered from a fragility fracture should be treated promptly. Also, immediate care and secondary fracture prevention are necessary to prevent the high imminent risk of a fracture, especially within the first 2 years.

Keyphrases

hip fracture
healthcare
palliative care
machine learning
quality improvement
pain management
big data
chronic pain