12.3 million Americans over 50 have osteoporosis; 47 million have osteopenia. W/ OP Fx the risk of repeat Fx is highest in 1st 6 mos, yet 8% of Medicare pts w/ Fx have a diagnostic bone density scan (less in African Americans 5%) https://t.co/2mogEEk3tq https://t.co/9tjwXg0WzZ https://t.co/ruLnjm4kXr
Links:
Not just your grandmother’s disease: A new look at bone health
https://wapo.st/45B4O3I
Medicare cost of osteoporotic fractures: 2021 updated report
https://bit.ly/45wg0P2
Oct-19-2023
