Fragility Fracture Network

Fragility Fracture Network FFN - A Global Network to Improve Fragility Fracture Management and Prevention The Fragility Fracture Network (FFN) is a global network of activists.

The mission of the Fragility Fracture Network is to promote globally the optimal multidisciplinary management of the patients with a fragility fracture, including secondary prevention

The FFN focuses activity on 6 key themes:

• Peri-operative care
Improving the peri-operative care of fragility fracture sufferers has, and will continue to be, a major focus for FFN members and a theme of F

FN Congresses . The 2 key components of peri-operative care are anaesthesiology and orthopaedic-geriatric co-care (otherwise known as orthogeriatrics).

• Surgical treatment
The primary challenge facing surgeons is how to obtain secure fixation of an implant to osteoporotic bone. Leading initiatives from the AO Foundation (www.aofoundation.org) and Osteosynthesis and Trauma Care Foundation (www.otcfoundation.org) have identified and disseminated best practice.

• Rehabilitation
Returning hip fracture sufferers to their pre-fracture level of function and independence is a major challenge. In this regard, provision of effective rehabilitation is a vital component of any system of care for fragility fracture sufferers.

• Secondary prevention
Effective secondary prevention must urgently be established as a standard part of post-fracture care throughout the world. The International Osteoporosis Foundation Capture the Fracture Campaign (www.capturethefracture.org) provides extensive resources for those seeking to eliminate the secondary prevention care gap.

• Research and education
FFN Special Interest Groups are active in establishing a minimum dataset for hip fracture audit, developing evidence-based pathways for vertebral fracture patients and defining key questions in rehabilitation research.

• Changing healthcare policy
Driving policy change that will raise fragility fracture care up the healthcare agenda across the world is a major aim of the FFN. FFN Congresses and the website provide a platform for sharing success in the policy arena. A comprehensive suite of resources are available to FFN members in the Our resources section of the website at www.fragilityfracturenetwork.org. Join the FFN today and become a part of the solution to one of the greatest challenges facing health systems around the world.

Canada's first orthogeriatric fellowship is preparing physicians to deliver more coordinated, specialized care. Dr. Jenn...
28/04/2026

Canada's first orthogeriatric fellowship is preparing physicians to deliver more coordinated, specialized care. Dr. Jenny Thain helped launch Canada's first orthogeriatric fellowship program at Western University.

Canada's first orthogeriatric fellowship is preparing physicians to deliver more coordinated, specialized care.

A recent prospective cohort study evaluated whether visual health education (VHE) could improve perioperative care for 9...
24/04/2026

A recent prospective cohort study evaluated whether visual health education (VHE) could improve perioperative care for 96 older adults undergoing percutaneous kyphoplasty (PKP) for osteoporotic vertebral fractures (OVFs). While the control group received standard verbal education, the intervention group also received four animated videos covering:
• OVF prevention and disease education

• The PKP procedure

• Intraoperative positioning and precautions

• Postoperative rehabilitation and osteoporosis treatment

The findings suggest that disease-specific visual education improved patient experience, perioperative outcomes, and long-term self-management. Larger multicenter studies are still needed to confirm these benefits and support broader implementation.

Read the paper here:

Objective This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of visual health education (VHE) intervention in the perioperative management of older adults undergoing per...

While surgery is standard for most hip fractures, managing osteoporosis after the fracture remains challenging. A nation...
23/04/2026

While surgery is standard for most hip fractures, managing osteoporosis after the fracture remains challenging. A nationwide study in Japan evaluated osteoporosis treatment, subsequent fracture rates, mortality, and changes in living status and care needs among hip fracture patients to identify strategies for fracture prevention and extending healthy life expectancy.

Key findings at 12 months:
• Osteoporosis treatment rates increased from 23.0% at the time of injury to 47.3%, yet more than half of patients remained untreated
• “Patient decision” was the most common reason for non-treatment
• 10% mortality rate
• 11% incidence of new fractures
• 66.1% of previously uninsured patients required new long-term care certification

These findings highlight the need for stronger secondary fracture prevention, earlier osteoporosis intervention, and long-term support to help patients maintain independence and improve healthy life expectancy.

Read the article here https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0949265825001824?via%3Dihub

FFN Orthogeriatric Care EducationSIMPLER Actions for Better Nutrition and Better Outcomes After Hip Fracture and Other F...
18/04/2026

FFN Orthogeriatric Care Education

SIMPLER Actions for Better Nutrition and Better Outcomes After Hip Fracture and Other Fragility Fractures

An educational module delivered through four interactive webinars

The ''Build Better Bones'' platform, developed by the International Osteoporosis Foundation, provides accessible, eviden...
18/04/2026

The ''Build Better Bones'' platform, developed by the International Osteoporosis Foundation, provides accessible, evidence-based support for patients and caregivers worldwide.

Designed in collaboration with patients, clinicians, and experts, the platform offers guidance on exercise, nutrition, and home safety—key components of long-term osteoporosis management.

Its multilingual, inclusive design ensures usability across diverse populations, supporting both self-management and clinical care.

https://www.buildbetterbones.org/

We are at the Fragility Fracture Network booth at the IOF 2026 Congress!Stop by to meet us and learn more about how we i...
16/04/2026

We are at the Fragility Fracture Network booth at the IOF 2026 Congress!
Stop by to meet us and learn more about how we improve care for patients with fragility fractures worldwide. Discover our latest projects, initiatives, and opportunities to collaborate.

Improving care for fragility fractures should not depend on geography.Across health systems, variation in orthogeriatric...
15/04/2026

Improving care for fragility fractures should not depend on geography.

Across health systems, variation in orthogeriatric care continues to impact patient outcomes. The Orthogeriatric Certification Program (OCP), developed by the Fragility Fracture Network, provides a structured, global standard to support improvement across the full care pathway.

Through the program, hospitals can:
• Benchmark current practice against international standards
• Identify gaps across the continuum of care
• Receive expert-led, multidisciplinary recommendations
• Drive measurable and sustained improvements

From admission to secondary prevention, OCP supports teams committed to delivering high-quality, coordinated care.

We are currently engaging with hospitals globally.

📩 Contact: certification@fragilityfracturenetwork.org

09/04/2026

In a recent editorial in Age and Ageing, it was noted that disparities exist between the care received by people with hip fractures and those with non-ambulatory fractures, such as pelvic fractures. Pelvic fractures have been described as “orphan injuries” due to the lack of consensus on how these patients should be managed. In response, the British national Hip Fracture Database (NHFD) expanded its remit to include all forms of pelvic fracture, aiming to improve the coordinated care of people with these injuries.

Read the editorial here: https://academic.oup.com/ageing/article/55/2/afag047/8502584

FFN Asia Pacific 2026Abstract submission is extended until 15 April 2026!
08/04/2026

FFN Asia Pacific 2026

Abstract submission is extended until 15 April 2026!

A recent qualitative study in Saudi Arabia explored how patients and carers experienced weight-bearing and mobilization ...
08/04/2026

A recent qualitative study in Saudi Arabia explored how patients and carers experienced weight-bearing and mobilization timing after hip fracture surgery. It also examined their views on unrestricted weight-bearing and early mobilization, as well as the perceived barriers to these practices. Three themes were identified:
• Navigation of weight-bearing and mobilization instructions
• Trust in clinician’s guidance and professional expertise
• Support of mobilization through emotional and practical care

Read the full article here:

This study explored how patients and carers experienced weight-bearing instructions and mobilisation timing following hip fracture surgery. It also examined their views on unrestricted weight-beari...

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Our Story | Patient centred multidisciplinary care

The Fragility Fracture Network (FFN) is a global network of activists. Our mission is to promote the optimal multidisciplinary management of patients with a fragility fracture globally, including secondary prevention. The FFN focuses on 6 key themes: • Peri-operative care Improving the peri-operative care of fragility fracture sufferers has, and will, continue to be a major focus for FFN members and a theme of FFN Congresses (www.ffn-congress.com). The 2 key components of peri-operative care are anaesthesiology and orthopaedic-geriatric co-care (otherwise known as orthogeriatrics). • Surgical treatment The primary challenge facing surgeons is how to obtain secure fixation of an implant to an osteoporotic bone. Leading initiatives from the AO Foundation (www.aofoundation.org) and Osteosynthesis and Trauma Care Foundation (www.otcfoundation.org) have identified and disseminated best practice. • Rehabilitation Returning hip fracture sufferers to their pre-fracture level of function and independence is a major challenge. In this regard, provision of effective rehabilitation is a vital component of any system of care for fragility fracture sufferers. • Secondary prevention Effective secondary prevention must urgently be established as a standard part of post-fracture care throughout the world. The International Osteoporosis Foundation Capture the Fracture Campaign (www.capturethefracture.org) provides extensive resources for those seeking to eliminate the secondary prevention care gap. • Research and education FFN Special Interest Groups are active in establishing a minimum dataset for hip fracture audit, developing evidence-based pathways for vertebral fracture patients and defining key questions in rehabilitation research. • Changing healthcare policy Driving policy change that will raise fragility fracture care up the healthcare agenda across the world is a major aim of the FFN. FFN Congresses (www.ffn-congress.com) and this website provide a platform for sharing success in the policy arena. A comprehensive suite of resources are available to FFN members in the Our resources section on our website www.fragilityfracturenetwork.org. Join the FFN today and become a part of the solution to one of the greatest challenges facing health systems around the world. https://www.fragilityfracturenetwork.org/membership/