The results from Osteoporosis Canada’s first national Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) audit demonstrate the positive impact of Canadian FLSs on the lives of fragility fracture patients. The promising results, released in September 2018, are included in the “Report from Canada’s first national FLS audit” which provides an overview of the audit for the cohort of patients enrolled in Canadian FLSs between April 1 and September 30, 2017.
The huge post-fracture care gap has been well documented in many Canadian jurisdictions. Without FLS, less than 25% of fragility fracture patients will be diagnosed and/or treated for their underlying osteoporosis.
By significantly improving osteoporosis care, FLSs help prevent future fractures, reduce patient suffering and increase their independence. With less than 50 FLSs in Canada, many more FLSs are needed to provide appropriate care to fracture patients.
To read the full report, click here