Osteoporosis Management In Women Who Had a Fracture (OMW)

Osteoporosis Management in Women Who Had a Fracture: Assesses women 67–85 years of age who suffered a fracture and who had either a bone mineral density test or a prescription for a drug to treat osteoporosis in the six months after the fracture.

Why It Matters

Osteoporosis is a serious disease affecting mostly older adults that can impact their quality of life. Osteoporosis is a bone disease characterized by low bone mass, which leads to bone fragility and increased susceptibility to fractures of the hip, spine and wrist.¹ Osteoporotic fractures, particularly hip fractures, are associated with chronic pain and disability, loss of independence, decreased quality of life and increased mortality.² With appropriate screening and treatment, the risk of future osteoporosis-related fractures can be reduced.

Historical Results – National Averages