Endocrine Abstracts

Aim: This study evaluated the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in patients admitted with low trauma fracture (LTF). We also explored whether there was a rationale to offer appropriate and safe high dose vitamin D supplementation on admission for patients who are not already on vitamin D supplementation to avoid delay in commencing active bone protection treatment if required.Patients and methods: Using the FLS database, 1460 patients over the age of 50...

Background: University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust offers a comprehensive bone health assessment, through the Fracture Liaison Service (FLS), to individuals who sustain fragility fracture/s. Patients requiring assessment are identified daily through admissions from Accident and Emergency and Trauma and Orthopaedics. A bone density scan is requested for further investigations according to the FRAX tool to identify more accurately their fracture risk and to help de...