Optimisation of Falls Prevention After Low-energy Osteoporotic Fractures: Feasibility Study

Within the Groupe Hospitalier Paris Saint-Joseph (GHPSJ), a reinforced medical care of osteoporosis ('Fracture Liaison service') was organized for osteoporotic fractured patients. The evaluation of benefits of this program through a randomized study showed an improvement in diagnostic tests performed (bone densitometry) and antiosteoporotic treatment initiated (OPTIPOST study, being published in BMJ). However, of 323 patients included, 91 presented a new fracture within 12 months. Among them, 40/126 patients (31.7%) were in the reinforced medical care arm. This result clearly demonstrates the need for a specific medical care program for patients with osteoporotic fracture falling regularly.