Fragility Fractures

Question 1

Fragility Fractures Definition

Answer 1

• Fractures that occur from usually acceptable forces

- Almost all vertebral are anterior column

Question 2

Fragility Fractures Aetiology

Answer 2

• Osteoporosis
• Age
• Other bone conditions e.g. acromegaly, OI

Question 3

Fragility Fractures RFs

Answer 3

• Reduced BMD
• Age
• Female gender
• Low BMI
• FHx
• PHx

Question 4

Fragility Fractures Presentation

Answer 4

• Most common sites are vertebra, hip and wrist
• Presentation commonly to emergency department
• Compression fractures can cause loss of height, difficulty breathing, loss of mobility, gastrointestinal symptoms, difficulty sleeping

Question 5

Fragility Fractures Investigations

Answer 5

-MRI is needed for those presenting with back pain with RFs for osteoporosis

Question 6

Fragility Fractures Management

Answer 6

• Multidisciplinary
• Physio
• Pain relief
• Treat osteoporosis