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APPROPRIATE USE CRITERIA: Prevention of Secondary Hip Fracture and/or Fragility Fracture (2023)

Endorsed by: AAHKS

INDICATION PROFILE

Bisphosphonate Treatment

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No (never)
Yes (previous)
Yes (current)

Pre-Hip Fracture Functional Status

Non-Mobile/Bedbound
Ambulator (with or without assistance)

Prognosis

Less than or equal to 1 year prognosis
Greater than 1 year prognosis

PROCEDURE RECOMMENDATIONS

Treatment recommendations are not available for this patient scenario.