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Objective. To study the outcome of osteoporosis assessment and rehabil
itation in post-fracture patients. Methods: This was a retrospective s
urvey of the records of patients who had been referred to us from orth
opaedic departments for rehabilitation after a fracture. Results: A si
gnificant number of patients had had previous fractures (n = 17) or ri
sk factors for osteoporosis (n = 16). The mortality rate was 4%. A sig
nificant proportion of patients (9/44) who had been living in their ho
mes required placement in residential or nursing homes and additional
care after rehabilitation. Conclusion: Our audit showed that post-frac
ture patients received optimum care, as set out in the Royal College o
f Physicians guidelines, but could benefit additionally from assessmen
t and treatment of osteoporosis as set out in the Department of Health
(DOH) Guidelines.