The evidence-base for hip fracture care is improving rapidly and, in general terms, shows that prompt, effective, multidisciplinary management can improve quality and at the same time reduce costs. Current projections suggest that, in the UK, hip fracture incidence will rise from the current figure of c.The care and rehabilitation of patients with hip fracture is the central challenge for UK trauma services, but the quality and cost effectiveness of such care varies considerably across the country.Over 300,000 patients present to hospitals in the UK with fragility fractures each year, with medical and social care costs – most of which relate to hip fracture care – at around £2 billion.Better coordinated services – offering early diagnosis and bone protection, optimal fracture care and secondary prevention – would improve quality of life for patients and reduce the burden on services of fracture care.Organisation of the relevant services is poor, with little recognition of the nature of osteoporosis as a long-term condition.Though treatable, it is often left untreated. Osteoporosis is the most common disease of bone and its incidence is rising rapidly as the population ages.Movement Disorders including Parkinsons.Grants, Fellowships and Research Proposals.Peri-operative care for surgical patients.
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