Fragility fractures are fractures sustained after a simple fall in people aged 50 years and over. Osteoporosis is the most common underlying condition. Fragility fractures have a significant impact on Irish people and our healthcare system. Approximately 200,000 people in Ireland have osteoporosis with over 32,000 new osteoporosis-related fractures occurring annually. Not only has this a colossal impact on the health of those who suffer, but broken bones caused by osteoporosis cost the healthcare system more than ¤460 million per annum.
Osteoporosis is a disease which affects mostly older adults and fragility fractures often result in pain and long-term disability, as well as substantial costs to the healthcare system.
For verified healthcare professionals
Log in or register for free to read this article. HPN is for healthcare professionals, so new accounts are verified by our team.
