Using a sequential explanatory mixed method to evaluate the therapeutic window of opportunity for initiating osteoporosis treatment following fragility fractures.

Sophie RouxI GabouryN Gionet-LandryM-P GarantM-C BeaulieuN CarrierF CabanaG Boire

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 (2018)

While incident FFs are an ideal opportunity for starting osteoporosis treatment, 1 year later, the therapeutic window of opportunity has already closed.

Keyphrases

postmenopausal women
bone mineral density
body composition
smoking cessation