A new study presented at the 2019 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) found that the majority of individuals with osteoporosis do not take adequate calcium and vitamin D supplementation to help reduce the risk of osteoporosis-related fractures. Additionally, only 14 percent of osteoporosis patients with a previous hip fracture are receiving proper supplementation of calcium and vitamin D. According to several studies, osteoporosis is expected to increase as our population lives longer.
Osteoporosis-related fragility fractures can lead to increased morbidity, mortality and healthcare expenses. Calcium and vitamin D supplementation have been demonstrated to be effective in maintaining bone health and reducing subsequently related fractures. Additionally, this supplementation correlates with improved clinical and functional outcomes in postoperative hip…
