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Fragility Fracture Network (FFN)

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We aim to optimise the multidisciplinary management of patients with a fragility fracture, including secondary prevention.

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LAST DAY for Regular Rate for
2nd Fragility Fracture Network Asia Pacific
Regional Congress 2024!

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LAST DAY for Regular Rate for 2nd Fragility Fracture Network Asia Pacific Regional Congress 2024! fragilityfracturecongress.com/sign-up
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🍲🥘🥫🦴 Barriers to nutrition interventions in fractures

➡️ Good nutrition can be effective in multiple ways

➡️ But poorly implemented

ℹ️ Useful review article on how we can address knowledge gaps

🔗 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38213858/

🍲🥘🥫🦴 Barriers to nutrition interventions in #fragility fractures ➡️ Good nutrition can be effective in multiple ways ➡️ But poorly implemented ℹ️ Useful review article on how we can address knowledge gaps 🔗 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38213858/
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🍲🥘🥫🦴 Barriers to nutrition interventions in fractures

➡️ Good nutrition can be effective in multiple ways

➡️ But poorly implemented

ℹ️ Useful review article on how we can address knowledge gaps

🔗 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38213858/

🍲🥘🥫🦴 Barriers to nutrition interventions in #fragility fractures ➡️ Good nutrition can be effective in multiple ways ➡️ But poorly implemented ℹ️ Useful review article on how we can address knowledge gaps 🔗 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38213858/
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FFN European Regional Congress 2024_EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION AND ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINES EXTENDED!

ffn-rem-europe-2024.org/en/

FFN European Regional Congress 2024_EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION AND ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINES EXTENDED! ffn-rem-europe-2024.org/en/
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🚸🦴 Osteoporosis in children

🔸 Fractures in children are common (~50%)

🔸 How should we detect underlying bone fragility?

➡️ Practical guide

🔗 frontiersin.org/journals/endoc…

🚸🦴 Osteoporosis in children 🔸 Fractures in children are common (~50%) 🔸 How should we detect underlying bone fragility? ➡️ Practical guide 🔗 frontiersin.org/journals/endoc…
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𝘈𝘯𝘢𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘢(@Anaes_Journal) 's Twitter Profile Photo

There is rising multimorbidity in surgical patients.

There is an urgent need for the surgical community, policymakers & healthcare institutions to address these challenges.

Sivesh K Kamarajah Jugdeep Dhesi et al look at how implementation science can help.

🔗…-publications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.11…

There is rising multimorbidity in surgical patients. There is an urgent need for the surgical community, policymakers & healthcare institutions to address these challenges. @Sivesh93 @JKDhesi et al look at how implementation science can help. 🔗…-publications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.11…
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Clinical Observership in Fragility Fracture Service

FFN is pleased to announce the opportunity for our members to attend a Clinical Observership in Fragility Fracture Service at the Birmingham Heartlands Hospital.

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Clinical Observership in Fragility Fracture Service FFN is pleased to announce the opportunity for our members to attend a Clinical Observership in Fragility Fracture Service at the Birmingham Heartlands Hospital. fragilityfracturenetwork.org/clinical-obser…
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3 Days Left for Regular Rate for

2nd Fragility Fracture Network Asia Pacific Regional Congress 2024!

fragilityfracturecongress.com/sign-up

3 Days Left for Regular Rate for 2nd Fragility Fracture Network Asia Pacific Regional Congress 2024! fragilityfracturecongress.com/sign-up
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🚸🦴 Osteoporosis in children

🔸 Fractures in children are common (~50%)

🔸 How should we detect underlying bone fragility?

➡️ Practical guide

🔗 frontiersin.org/journals/endoc…

🚸🦴 Osteoporosis in children 🔸 Fractures in children are common (~50%) 🔸 How should we detect underlying bone fragility? ➡️ Practical guide 🔗 frontiersin.org/journals/endoc…
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FFN North America Regional Congress “Innovation Through Collaboration: Orthopedics and Geriatrics in Action”

22 October 2024, Montreal, CANADA!

Abstract Submission Deadline: June 15, 2024

Learn more and submit your abstract!    fragilityfracturenetwork.org/ffn-na-regiona…

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FFN North America Regional Congress “Innovation Through Collaboration: Orthopedics and Geriatrics in Action”

22 October 2024, Montreal, CANADA 

REGISTRATION AND ABSTRACT SUBMISSION NOW OPEN!

Learn more and register! fragilityfracturenetwork.org/ffn-na-regiona…

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Do you know which drugs to stop first in orthostatic hypotension? You might be surprised! The best drug is losartan, says laramitchell — and give it at night

Do you know which drugs to stop first in orthostatic hypotension? You might be surprised! The best drug is losartan, says @laramitchdr — and give it at night #BGSconf
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Preinjury DOAC use should not routinely delay surgery in patients with proximal femur fracture. Multidisciplinary collaboration is key and all patients should be prepared for possible intraoperative transfusion of blood products.  

ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…

Preinjury DOAC use should not routinely delay surgery in patients with proximal femur fracture. Multidisciplinary collaboration is key and all patients should be prepared for possible intraoperative transfusion of blood products.   ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…
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FFN European Regional Congress 2024

1 WEEK LEFT FOR EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION AND ABSTRACT SUBMISSION!
Benefit from the Early Bird Registration fees until June 1st!

Abstract submission is open until May 31st!

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FFN European Regional Congress 2024 1 WEEK LEFT FOR EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION AND ABSTRACT SUBMISSION! Benefit from the Early Bird Registration fees until June 1st! Abstract submission is open until May 31st! ffn-rem-europe-2024.org/en/
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10-22% of people 85+ will experience delirium while living in the community. How can we best care for our community-dwelling older adults with ?
Please see document RGP of Toronto - written for Clinicians, PSWs, Family, Older Adults - for guidance: rgptoronto.ca/wp-content/upl…

10-22% of people 85+ will experience delirium while living in the community. How can we best care for our community-dwelling older adults with #delirium? Please see document @RGPToronto - written for Clinicians, PSWs, Family, Older Adults - for guidance: rgptoronto.ca/wp-content/upl…
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Echoing Mary 🌞 This is really important work that should be routine in all settings - Very well done Adefunke Salawu 👏👏👏 and reads as one of my favorite scores, the New Mobility Score was used for monitoring functional mobility 👍FFN Physiotherapy Fragility Fracture Network (FFN)

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🦴🧠 Higher risk of osteoporosis in patients with cognitive impairment

🔹 Meta-analysis: 10 studies, 9,872 patients

🔹 1.7-fold risk

➡️ Needs further research re cause & effect, access to care, etc.

🔗 bmcgeriatr.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11…

🦴🧠 Higher risk of osteoporosis in patients with cognitive impairment 🔹 Meta-analysis: 10 studies, 9,872 patients 🔹 1.7-fold risk ➡️ Needs further research re cause & effect, access to care, etc. 🔗 bmcgeriatr.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11…
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