We aim to optimise the multidisciplinary management of patients with a fragility fracture, including secondary prevention.
Basel, Switzerland
Joined December 2011
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Fragility Fracture Network (FFN) retweeted
🌍💪 Today is #WorldOsteoporosisDay! Over 500M people are affected, 37 million+ fragility fractures happen yearly in people aged 55+, yet up to 80% of fracture patients remain undiagnosed & untreated. This is simply unacceptable!
Time to make #BoneHealth a global priority! 🦴
Read our press release 👉🏼 bit.ly/476pLYt
#CaptureTheFracture #Osteoporosis
Fragility Fracture Network (FFN) retweeted
Don't miss the BGS Autumn Meeting this year!
🗓️ 12-14 November 2025
📍 EMCC, Nottingham and Online
👉 buff.ly/kI5WqDu
#BGSConf
Fragility Fracture Network (FFN) retweeted
Prof JB Walsh multitasking….presenting to 2 conferences at once! 😂 #FFN2025 #IGS2025. Thanks to the IGS organisers for arranging a live stream of the Willie Birmingham Lecture - an esteemed award from the Irish Gerontological Society! An inspirational historical journey 👏🏼🎥
🌳 Willie Bermingham Lecture 2025 🌳
Prof. J.B. Walsh at #IGS2025 :
“Acorn to Oak Tree – Crann Darach Mór – IGS 1950–2025”
📺 Watch live: broadcastonline.ie/igs/
ℹ️ Info: irishgerontology.com/events/…
@AhernEmer @amkilgannon @ deirdrelanglang @SusanOreilly_Wi
Fragility Fracture Network (FFN) retweeted
The ANZHFR are thrilled to be in Porto for the @FF_Network 13th Global Congress.
An incredibly valuable afternoon hearing from our international colleagues and hatching plans to forge new partnerships and build on existing collaborations
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Fragility Fracture Network (FFN) retweeted
The range of antipsychotic agents, doses, timing, titration schedules, and clinical populations is just so broad that all I'm seeing is apples and oranges.
#notallantipsychoticsarecreatedequal
#notalldeliriumiscreatedequal
Fragility Fracture Network (FFN) retweeted
Last October I gave a presentation on the voices of hip fracture patients’ families at the European Fragility Fracture Network @FF_Network Congress in Istanbul.
I discuss caregiver burden, submerged social care, female workforce… youtu.be/Y_hs51wAhwk?si=2gxq…
Approx 10 min, enjoy!
Fragility Fracture Network (FFN) retweeted
PSA: #Haloperidol is not a sedative.
In fact, it's not even sedating: it has no meaningful activity on H1, 5-HT2A, or M1 receptors.
See Ki's under the "Binding Affinity" section: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antips…
Fragility Fracture Network (FFN) retweeted
Yep we do. @WestSuffolkNHS which maybe another factor as to why we are consistently top in the NHFD??
Fragility Fracture Network (FFN) retweeted
🦴 "IV zoledronate is now considered as a firstline anti-osteoporosis treatment, particularly post-hip fracture"
❓ Do you routinely give IV zol in hip fracture patients in your service?
🔗 academic.oup.com/ageing/arti…
Fragility Fracture Network (FFN) retweeted
Delirium debates x EEG Spectrograms: it's no good fixing the femur but patient suffers from Delirium post op. All organs deserve attention. especially the 🧠 .90 years#NOF, MINI-COG 5/5.GA Plus block, no burst suppression, great wake up, 4AT NEGATIVE. Busy walking in Ward day 1🎊
Fragility Fracture Network (FFN) retweeted
“Organisations can lead by investing in education, research & development for clinicians”
A pleasure to write this article with @basem_uk who’ve supported me with two awards in 2024🏆
🔬Research Bursary
✈️Travelling Fellowship
bit.ly/3ZB6nxD
#medtwitter #orthotwitter
🚀 Dr. Andrew Hall shares how the BASEM Awards boosted his career!
As a member since 2021, he’s won the Research Bursary & Travelling Fellowship—game-changing opportunities in sport & exercise medicine.
👉 Read his story: bit.ly/3ZB6nxD
🗓️ Apply by Dec 31: basem.co.uk/basem-awards/
#BASEMAwards #SportMedicine
Fragility Fracture Network (FFN) retweeted
FFN Is your hospital looking to improving outcomes after hip fracture surgery and other fragility fractures?
Sample Video
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SIMPLER Nutrition Pathway, Protocol & Toolkit Implementation: Expression of Interest
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Fragility Fracture Network (FFN) retweeted
No matter how good our drugs are, the fact that the majority of people don’t take them remains a massive and unchanging problem
A cohort study of nearly 40 000 older adults with fragility fracture found that fewer than one-third filled a prescription for antiosteoporosis medication in the year after hospital discharge.
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam…
Fragility Fracture Network (FFN) retweeted
🏥🦴 #Frailty predicts outcomes in #hipfracture
♦️ inpatient #mortality
♦️ 30-day mortality
♦️ #delirium
♦️ #pneumonia, etc
➡️ Important to measure frailty on presentation
🔗 journals.plos.org/plosone/ar…
Fragility Fracture Network (FFN) retweeted
⁉️ Did you know that taking *any* steroids can cause #adrenalinsufficiency in surgical patients?
‼️ This includes inhaled, topical, & intranasal
➡️ Look out for this in #hipfracture patients
🔗 associationofanaesthetists-p…
Fragility Fracture Network (FFN) retweeted
🦴 🧠 #Delirium affects 1 in 7 pts presenting with hip fracture
➡️All older pts with hip fracture should be assessed for delirium ✳️on admission✳️
⚠️ Don't wait until after the op, but do check post-op too
🔗 boneandjoint.org.uk/Article/… #WDAD2024
Fragility Fracture Network (FFN) retweeted
Hip fractures are rising in Australia, but prevention is possible! 🦴
✅ Exercise: strength & balance training
✅ Diet: Get enough calcium & vitamin D
✅ Bone protection medication
✅ Avoid the use of multifocal glasses, wear appropriate footwear and have your medication regularly reviewed
ANZHFR co-chair @JacquiCTClose tells us more in the Senior: 👇thesenior.com.au/story/88074…
#ANZHFR #HipFracturePrevention #FallsPrevention
Fragility Fracture Network (FFN) retweeted
A cohort study of nearly 40 000 older adults with fragility fracture found that fewer than one-third filled a prescription for antiosteoporosis medication in the year after hospital discharge.
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam…
Fragility Fracture Network (FFN) retweeted
🚑 Join the FLS-DB team next week as we share how we will be capturing data for non-participating services. Secure your spot now! 👉 bit.ly/4fpe7ZF #FLSDB
Fragility Fracture Network (FFN) retweeted
Sincere thanks to all who made this report possible - the commitment from teams providing #hipfracture care is phenomenal. Take a look!
📢 Now Available: The Australian and New Zealand Hip Fracture Registry (ANZHFR) 2024 Annual Report! 📊
With 17,734 records from 100 hospitals, the ANZHFR Annual Report provides insights into hip fracture care across Australia and New Zealand.
🔍 Inside the Report:
✅ How well hospitals are meeting the national recommendations for hip fracture care
✅ Stories from consumers about their experience of hip fracture care
✅ Spotlight on hospital sites driving improvements in hip fracture care
🎥 Catch the highlights in this summary of key results video ➡️ youtube.com/watch?v=yKXa7q4V…
📥 Download the report and other supportive resources ➡️ anzhfr.org/registry-reports/
#anzhfr #hipfracturecare @neuraustralia