Cooper Bone and Joint Institute has taken the initiative to ensure its osteoporotic fracture patients receive the treatment and care that they deserve by implementing the American Orthopaedic Association’s (AOA) Own the Bone® program. The program is aimed to better identify, evaluate and treat patients that suffer from an osteoporotic- or low bone-density-related fracture. The program brings attention to the severe health implications of fragility fractures (broken bones that result from a fall from standing height or less) and the multi-faceted approach hospitals or clinics can incorporate to ensure these patients receive the most comprehensive care.
According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), up to 50 percent of all women and 25 percent of men over the age of 50 years will sustain a fragility fracture. Studies show that patients who have had a fragility fracture are two- to four-times more likely to experience another fracture than those who have never had a fracture. Yet, 80 percent of Medicare patients do not receive recommended osteoporosis care following a fragility fracture.
Cooper Bone and Joint Institute Leading the Way in Post-Fracture Care
Own the Bone Star Performer designation is reserved only for institutions that have achieved a 75 percent compliance rate with at least five of the 10 Own the Bone prevention measures including: educating patients on the importance of calcium and vitamin D, physical activity, falls prevention, limiting alcohol intake and quitting smoking; recommending and initiating bone mineral density testing; discussing pharmacotherapy and treatment (when applicable); and providing written communication to the patient and their physician regarding specific risk factors and treatment recommendations. Congratulations to all members of staff that made this achievement possible. Your hard work and dedication to patient care are to be commended.
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