Updates from 2022

Current Situation

• New committee for 2023-2025
• 9 institutions with IOF recognized FLS in the country
• Development of Geriatric Hip Fracture Care Pathway under Ministry of Health, Malaysia

Challenges

• Funding and training for a dedicated FLS coordinator

• Consolidation and expansion of FLS sites

• Integration of care within 2nd care and 1° and 2° care

• Lack of national agenda and public awareness

Exemplar Initiatives and Programs

• 1st FFNM Annual Congress on December 3, 2022

• Launch of FFNM National Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) Framework

Activities at a National Level

• FLS virtual workshop for healthcare professional (July 2022)
• Masterclass on multidiciplinary care in fragility fracture management (September 2022)
• Public event on bone health (social media, virtual and physical)

Plans and Area of Focus for 2023

• Completion of hip fracture guideline
• Development of National Hip Fracture Registry
• Dissemination of FFNM FLS framework
• Consensus statement on management of Vitamin D deficiency, Malaysia
• Training and site mentorship

Partners

• Malaysian Orthopaedic Association
• Bone Health Alliance Malaysia