Osteoporosis is a chronic disease characterised by reduced bone density and strength. It is associated with a heightened vulnerability to minimal trauma fractures (or fragility fractures). People who have had a minimal trauma fracture are at high risk of refracture.
The clinical aims of this initiative are:
- improving identification of those requiring refracture prevention services
- improving uptake of medication, exercise and calcium intake
- fewer preventable fractures
- better quality of life.
Snapshot of osteoporosis in NSW, 2019
There are about
50,000 fractures
due to osteoporosis
or osteopenia per year.
People who have a
fragility fracture...
Model of care
Osteoporotic Refracture Prevention Service Model of Care
This evidence-based model supports a consistent approach to identifying and managing minimal trauma fractures in NSW.
View model of careFor clinicians and services
What to improve
A summary of the four clinical components of the initiative:
- identification and triage
- assessment and diagnosis
- treatment initiation
- coordination of ongoing care
How to improve
Explore options for different organisational models to tailor clinical services for your local requirements:
- coordinated multidisciplinary configuration
- GP shared care configuration
Additional resources
- Service directory
- Site manual
- Assessment tool
- Assessment tool (Excel)
- Monitoring and evaluation plan
- GP digital poster on broken bones or fractures (A3 size)
For patients
Contact the Musculoskeletal Network
Email the team at ACI-Musculoskeletal@health.nsw.gov.au, learn more about osteoporotic refracture prevention or visit the ACI Musculoskeletal Network.
This information is for clinicians and service providers. If you are a patient seeking a service in NSW, please visit the Osteoporotic Refracture Prevention Service Directory.