Material and methods: Population: Identification in the "IRIS public hospital network of all patients above 50 years" who suffer from hip fracture. Exclusion of those due to high energy fractures and due to known cancer.
First observational phase of treatment followed by randomized controlled trials of 2 years.
Intervention (RCT): Added value of a coordinator. Measured outcomes : A. New fractures. B. A score of optimal management of osteoporosis.
Definition of the score and management: 1. Realization of a bone density measurement. 2. Identification of secondary osteoporosis. 3. Identification of risk factors and calculation of the probability of a future fracture using FRAX score. 4. Attempt to correct risk factors of osteoporosis when possible. 5. Prevention of falls. 6. Prescription of calcium and vitamin D. 7. Prescription of a medical osteoporosis treatment. 8. Report to the general practitioner.
Age
50–any
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
Identification in the "IRIS public hospital network of all patients above 50 years" who suffer from hip fracture.
You may not be if
Exclusion of those due to high energy fractures and due to known cancer.
