Bone Health and Fracture Prevention for Orthopedic Referrals
Baptist Health Orthopedic Care offers a Bone Health and Fracture Prevention Program for patients at increased risk of fracture who may benefit from early evaluation and treatment.
Clinical Scorecard: Bone Health and Fracture Prevention for Orthopedic Referrals
At a Glance
Category Detail
Condition Osteoporosis and low bone mass Key Mechanisms Multidisciplinary care and early evaluation to reduce fracture risk Target Population Patients over age 50 or with clinical risk factors for poor bone health Care Setting Baptist Health Orthopedic Care
Key Highlights
Early identification and specialized management for fracture risk Bone health screenings for low bone mass and osteoporosis Referral criteria include age, low bone density, and clinical risk factors Proactive approach to identify vulnerable patients Specialist care available across multiple locations in South Florida Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Screen for low bone density in patients over age 50 Assess clinical risk factors for osteoporosis Management
Implement treatment for osteopenia and osteoporosis Utilize a multidisciplinary approach for patient care Monitoring & Follow-up
Regular follow-up on bone health status and treatment efficacy Risks
Increased fracture risk associated with parental history, smoking, diabetes, steroid use, falls, low calcium, alcohol intake, and small body frame Patient & Prescribing Data
Patients at increased risk of fracture, particularly those over age 50
Early evaluation and treatment can significantly reduce future fracture risk
Clinical Best Practices
Refer patients with risk factors for specialized bone health management Conduct comprehensive risk assessments during screenings Encourage lifestyle modifications to improve bone health Related Resources & Content
