The Fragility Fracture Network is a global network of activists.
Read about FFN activities and clinical guidelines and fracture registries in development throughout the world.
A comprehensive suite of resources on fragility fracture care is available to FFN members.
FFN members come from a very broad range of disciplines.
FFN’s industry partners include leading organisations from the pharmaceutical and medical devices industries.
FFN recognises the leading role played by these organisations to improve the care of fragility fracture sufferers globally.
Fragility fractures mainly affect elderly women. Reduced skeletal strength means that the skeleton become brittle and fractures occur even with very little trauma. Osteoporosis is the most common cause of brittle bone.
The most common fractures are those of the hip, shoulder, wrist or the vertebras of the spine. Optimal treatment depends on fracture location and how the fracture looks, i.e. the severity of the fracture, but also on the patient. Since many of the patients are older, it is of importance the entire management is tailored to the patient, taking into account the global health status to reach the best possible treatment effect. This is a challenge both for healthcare providers and for the social services that are often needed after a severe fracture.
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Anna N. Miller, MD, Anne F. Lake, DNP, and Cynthia L. Emory, MD
The Fragility Fracture Network Special Interest Group on Hip Fracture Recovery Research would like your opinion about important psychosocial and cognitive factors that may be important for improving outcomes from hip fracture.
New strategies in nurse education in fragilityfracture management in San Servolo
The FFN Strategic Plan 2017 covers the years 2017–2021. Since the foundation of the FFN in 2011, we have many new members.