Background: Low-trauma hip fractures are one of the most important fragility fractures that are associated with significant morbidity, mortality and healthcare expenses. Hip fracture patients are at high risk of developing a subsequent fracture and would benefit from secondary prevention. Treatment with vitamin D, calcium and antiresorptives reduces the risk of subsequent clinical fractures. Although patients may be admitted to hospital for care of their hip fractures, they are often not prescribed these medications that are known to reduce risk of subsequent fractures. We aim to evaluate the current bone health assessment and management practice of patients who present with a low-trauma hip fracture to Canterbury Hospital, so that barriers to providing this evidence-based care can be identified and addressed.
Methods: A retrospective review of electronic medical records of all adult patients presenting with a low-trauma hip fracture to Canterbury Hospital over a two-year period (2018-2019) was conducted.
Results / Conclusions: A total of 156 patients presented with a low-trauma hip fracture during this period. Further results and conclusions will be presented on the day.