Characterization of Patients with Osteoporosis at UMHES San Blas According to Sociodemographic Factors and Fracture Site

Abstract

The research titled "Characterization of Patients with Osteoporosis at UMHES San Blas According to Sociodemographic Factors and Fracture Site" aims to identify the sociodemographic and clinical risk factors in patients with osteoporosis, as well as to determine the most frequent fracture sites. This disease, characterized by the loss of bone mass, is often underdiagnosed, which increases the risk of fragility fractures and associated morbidity and mortality. It is essential to characterize these patients in order to implement effective prevention and treatment strategies, as recommended by the Colombian Association of Osteoporosis and Mineral Metabolism (ACOMM) [1]. This is a quantitative, descriptive study based on the review of medical records of patients over the age of 55 who sought orthopedic care at the Integrated Health Services Sub-network of Centro Oriente, specifically at UMHES San Blas in Bogotá, between January 2017 and November 2020. A total of 800 patients were included, 41% of whom presented with osteoporotic fractures. The results allow for the correlation of sociodemographic and clinical variables with fracture sites, identifying the most significant risk factors for the population under study. This information is crucial for the development of more effective interventions in the prevention and management of osteoporosis, ultimately improving the bone health of the patients.