Sculpher, Mark; Torgerson, David; Goeree, Ron; O'Brien, … - Centre for Health Economics, Department of Economics … - 1999
Osteoporosis is a major cause of morbidity, mortality and resource cost amongst the elderly population. Hip fracture is … sustaining a fracture. Furthermore, hip fractures are the most expensive manifestation of osteoporosis, incurring about 87% of … prevention and the treatment of established osteoporosis. This Discussion Paper details the results of a structured review, the …