Published November 2018 | Version v1
Journal article

An evaluation of Fracture Liaison Services in the detection and management of osteoporotic fragility fractures: A narrative review

  • 1. University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (United Kingdom)
  • 2. University of Salford (United Kingdom)
  • 3. University of Central Lancashire (United Kingdom)

Description

Highlights: • Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) is proven to be a good model for the prevention of secondary fractures. • The asymptomatic nature of vertebral fractures presents a challenge. • Non-standardised radiological reporting can compromise future care decisions. • Care providers lack a systematic approach to identify patients at risk. - Abstract: ObjectivesTo evaluate the current evidence for whether Fracture Liaison Services are being utilised effectively in the UK to aid in the prevention of fragility fractures.

Availability note (English)

Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2018.05.003

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Identifiers

DOI
10.1016/j.radi.2018.05.003;
PII
S1078817418300683;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Radiography (London 1995)
Journal Volume
24
Journal Issue
4
Journal Page Range
p. 392-395
ISSN
1078-8174

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
50079221
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
MANAGEMENT; OSTEOPOROSIS; PATIENTS; REVIEWS
Descriptors DEC
DISEASES; DOCUMENT TYPES; SKELETAL DISEASES

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