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Risk Factors and Management of Fragility Fractures in the Elderly

Nicole Watson

Fragility fractures are common in the elderly, and they have a big impact on their quality of life by limiting their autonomy, increasing their handicap, and decreasing their longevity. Fractures in fragile people are caused by a variety of circumstances. Because present diagnostic methods have limitations, identifying fragile persons before they experience a fracture may be the most challenging task of all. This study examines the current state of knowledge on the management of fragility fractures, including risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and the actual limitations of clinical therapy options, as well as posing new research issues.