The importance of treating Osteoporosis and preventing fractures

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Family Physician, discusses The importance of treating Osteoporosis and preventing fractures.

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Featuring Dr. Daniel Ngui, BSc (P.T), MD, CFPC, FCFP, Family Physician,

Presenter: Dr. Daniel Ngui, Family Doctor, Vancouver, BC

Local Practitioners: Family Doctor

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Dr. Alan Low

BSC (Pharm), PharmD, ACPR, FCSHP, CCD, RPh

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The Importance of Treating Osteoporosis and Preventing Fractures

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In a patient that has osteoporosis, the risks of bone fracture are much higher than any risks associated with taking osteoporosis related medications.

A patient who is high risk for bone fractures have a greater than 20% risk of getting a fracture.

Bone fractures can cause morbidity as well as mortality. For example, a woman who gets a hip fracture has a 23% chance of dying in the following 2 years.

A person who gets a bone fracture have a 40% chance of having another bone fracture at some point in the future. This is one reason it is so important to focus on the prevention of bone fractures.

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This content is for informational purposes only, and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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