Bone Abstracts

As global populations age, the incidence of osteoporosis and fragility fractures is rising at an alarming rate. Beyond the massive economic burden, these fractures severely impair quality of life, leading to chronic pain and loss of independence. Addressing this crisis requires recognizing that osteoporosis care cannot end once an initial fracture is treated-preventing the next fracture, and ultimately stopping the first, is the single most effective action we can take. This talk evaluates the critical under-diagnosis and treatment gap surrounding osteoporosis both in the UK and globally. Key barriers to comprehensive care include widespread knowledge gaps and pervasive clinical inertia. While traditional Fracture Prevention Programmes and registries offer a solid foundation, broader, lifelong strategies are essential to achieve universal coverage. To bridge these gaps, the presentation highlights implementation models that place patients at the center of care while delivering services as close to home as possible. By leveraging digital health technologies, advanced medication options, and seamless integration between hospital and community health services, healthcare systems can create proactive, lifelong care pathways that prevent fractures before they disrupt lives. As global populations age, the incidence of osteoporosis and fragility fractures is rising at an alarming rate. Beyond the massive economic burden, these fractures severely impair quality of life, leading to chronic pain and loss of independence. Addressing this crisis requires recognizing that osteoporosis care cannot end once an initial fracture is treated-preventing the next fracture, and ultimately stopping the first, is the single most effective action we can take. This talk evaluates the critical under-diagnosis and treatment gap surrounding osteoporosis both in the UK and globally. Key barriers to comprehensive care include widespread knowledge gaps and pervasive clinical inertia. While traditional Fracture Prevention Programmes and registries offer a solid foundation, broader, lifelong strategies are essential to achieve universal coverage. To bridge these gaps, the presentation highlights implementation models that place patients at the center of care while delivering services as close to home as possible. By leveraging digital health technologies, advanced medication options, and seamless integration between hospital and community health services, healthcare systems can create proactive, lifelong care pathways that prevent fractures before they disrupt lives.