Osteoporosis & Fracture Liaison Service
What is Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a condition where your bones lose strength, making you more likely to break a bone than the average adult. Osteoporosis occurs when bones become thin causing them to become fragile and more likely to break. There are many factors which make it likely that a person is at high risk of breaking a bone.
Our Fracture Liaison Service service provides assessment, advice, and treatment for:
- Patients over 50 who have already broken a bone.
- Specific patients who are prescribed Osteoporotic treatments for other reasons.
Osteoporosis Support
The Royal Osteoporosis Society has created a number of videos for people newly diagnosed with osteoporosis. These have been developed by people living with osteoporosis and healthcare professionals. These videos are designed to answer the questions you may have:
What is Osteoporosis?
What Causes Osteoporosis?
About Osteoporosis & Weaker Bones
How is Osteoporosis Diagnosed?
How is Osteoporosis Treated?
How Can I Keep my Bones Healthy?
The ROS have created a wide range of fact sheets and leaflets. These can help you to better understand and manage your condition. Click here to go to their Facts Sheets & Leaflets Page.
The National Osteoporosis Society also has an information leaflet for Osteoporosis in Men.
What Exercises Can I Do?
Exercises for Osteoporosis & Bone Health
Exercises for Back Pain after Spinal Fractures
Help for Pain & Other Symptoms Caused by Spinal Fractures (Vertebral Fractures)
Lifestyle, Diet, and Supplements Guidance
Better Bone Health for Everybody Information Leaflet
Vitamin D Supplements & Tests Fact Sheet
Calcium Supplements & Blood Tests Fact Sheet
Drug Treatments for Osteoporosis
Alendronate / Alendronic Acid Fact Sheet
Denosumab Treatment for Osteoporosis Fact Sheet
Parathyroid Horomone Treatment (Teriparatide) Fact Sheet
Zelondronic Acid for Osteoporosis Fact Sheet
Scans & Checks
Getting your Bones Checked and Risk Factors for Osteoporosis and Broken Bones
Bone Density Scanning and Osteoporosis
How to Check if you May Need a DEXA Scan
Log onto the Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX)
Insert your personal details and click the calculate button. The FRAX tool advises your likely risk of an osteoporotic fracture over the next 10 years.
Press the NOGG button at the end of the FRAX sheet and it will take you to the National Osteoporosis Guidelines Group guidance. Here you will be advised whether a DXA scan is indicated or if treatment for osteoporosis is advised. If either is recommended you should inform your GP or health care professional.