Fragility fractures: proposal of the best practice through the fracture coordination units: the experience of Mexico

Arch Osteoporos. 2021 Dec 28;17(1):8. doi: 10.1007/s11657-021-01044-y.

Abstract

Fragility fractures represent a health problem in Mexico and in the world. This paper reviews and puts forward the implementation of Fracture Liaison Services (FLS) as a feasible and cost-effective alternative in health institutions in our country through the identification, treatment, and follow-up of this type of fractures.

Keywords: Fracture liaison services (FLS); Fragility fractures; Mexico; Osteoporosis.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cost-Benefit Analysis
  • Humans
  • Mexico
  • Osteoporosis*
  • Osteoporotic Fractures* / epidemiology
  • Secondary Prevention