Osteoporotic fractures

Osteoporotic fractures

Osteoporosis is a condition characterised by low bone mineral density and reduced strength. Osteoporotic bone is liable to fracture with low-energy injuries (e.g. a fall from standing height). Treatment of lower limb osteoporotic fractures in older patients is challenging. As there may be additional and pre-existing mobility problems, such patients are unable to partially weight-bear and so fixation should be strong enough to allow immediate weight-bearing and to hold the position until union. Locking plate technology improves fixation in osteoporotic bone, and bone void fillers can be utilised ( Figure 32.32 ). Osteoporotic fractures

Osteoporosis is a condition characterised by low bone mineral density and reduced strength. Osteoporotic bone is liable to fracture with low-energy injuries (e.g. a fall from standing height). Treatment of lower limb osteoporotic fractures in older patients is challenging. As there may be additional and pre-existing mobility problems, such patients are unable to partially weight-bear and so fixation should be strong enough to allow immediate weight-bearing and to hold the position until union. Locking plate technology improves fixation in osteoporotic bone, and bone void fillers can be utilised ( Figure 32.32 ). Osteoporotic fractures

Osteoporosis is a condition characterised by low bone mineral density and reduced strength. Osteoporotic bone is liable to fracture with low-energy injuries (e.g. a fall from standing height). Treatment of lower limb osteoporotic fractures in older patients is challenging. As there may be additional and pre-existing mobility problems, such patients are unable to partially weight-bear and so fixation should be strong enough to allow immediate weight-bearing and to hold the position until union. Locking plate technology improves fixation in osteoporotic bone, and bone void fillers can be utilised ( Figure 32.32 ).