Fragility Fracture Network (FFN)@FF_Network

We aim to optimise the multidisciplinary management of patients with a fragility fracture, including secondary prevention.

 Basel, Switzerland
Based in Philippines
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Joined December 2011
Join the joint Fragility Fracture Network (FFN) and International Menopause Society (IMS) webinar for a live online discussion on bone health—from a fragility fracture and Diagnosis to Assessment, HRT and Secondary Prevention. 📅 Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 15.00 CET
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The Current Landscape of Fragility Fracture Care in the People’s Republic of China As China’s population ages, improving fragility fracture care is becoming an increasingly urgent priority.
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Every fragility fracture is an opportunity to prevent the next. This World Osteoporosis Day, we join the global call to Build, Protect, Strengthen Your Bones for Life.
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On World Spine Day, the Fragility Fracture Network (FFN) highlights the importance of recognising and managing vertebral fragility fractures (VFFs), which too often go undiagnosed and untreated.
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Vertebral fractures (VFs) are often under-recognised and underreported, despite their importance in identifying osteoporosis and preventing future fractures.
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Higlights from the FFN European Regional Congress in Edinburgh.
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A Romanian cohort study followed 1,977 patients with low-trauma hip fracture for up to 7 years. Cumulative mortality reached 73.8% at 7 years. Overall mortality was approximately 9 times higher than expected compared with the age- and sex-specific general population. 
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#WorldPatientSafetyDay
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2026 NICE Osteoporosis Risk Assessment Guideline Update The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) released an update to its 2012 guideline ‘Osteoporosis: Assessing the Risk of Fragility Fracture’. The new 2026 guideline ‘
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FFN European Congress Only one month to go! There's still time to submit your poster. Deadline: September 11 ffn.edinburgh2026.co.uk/abst… Get a sneak peek at 2 more of the exciting symposia of the congress.
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#WorldPTDay FFN for WPD.mp4 fragilityfracturenetwork.org…
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Representatives from the Fragility Fracture Network and the Thailand Osteoporosis Foundation share their insights and perspectives as they take part in several case discussions.
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Representatives from the Fragility Fracture Network and the Thailand Osteoporosis Foundation share their insights and perspectives as they take part in several case discussions.
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Our distinguished speakers sharing their keynote lectures.
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Recognizing the valuable contributions of our free paper presenters and moderators in sharing knowledge and facilitating meaningful academic discussions.
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Ending Day 1 with a productive FFN Asia Pacific regionalization meeting!
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Insightful lectures from our distinguished speakers at Symposium 1: Regional Health Policy Program
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Please come by our FFN booth!
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A quick coffee break to connect, network, and catch up with fellow participants.
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Prof. Jacqueline Close delivering her keynote on the Hip Fracture Audit across Asia-Pacific.
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Our FFN President, Prof. Takeshi Sawaguchi, delivering his keynote lecture.
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The 3rd FFN Asia Pacific Regional Congress is now officially open!!
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3 days to go before the 3rd FFN Asia Pacific Regional Congress! Register here: ffnap2026.com/registration/
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FFN European Congress 2026 Symposia Sneak Peek abbey-ffn2026.eventsairsite.…
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FFN European Congress 2026 Late Breaking Poster Submissions are now open! ffn.edinburgh2026.co.uk/abst…
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10 days to go before the 3rd FFN Asia Pacific Regional Congress! Register here: ffnap2026.com/registration/
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📢 Join us for the 2026 Surgical Skills & Geriatric Fracture Care Congress this December 4–6, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio! 🦴✨ Learn, connect, and advance geriatric fracture care with leading experts. See you there! 🇺🇸 geriatricfracture.org/ffn-us…
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Introducing BREAKING NEWS - the new FFN electronic magazine We are delighted to introduce BREAKING NEWS, the new electronic magazine of the Fragility Fracture Network (FFN). Created to connect our global community, the FFN e-zine brings together the people, evidence initiatives
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The World Health Organization has released updated guidelines on reducing the risk of cognitive decline and dementia, highlighting that up to 45% of dementia risk could be prevented or delayed through action on modifiable risk factors.
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A new multicentre study followed 1,012 adults aged ≥65 years admitted with hip fracture across 12 orthogeriatric centres in Italy, examining osteoporosis treatment at admission, discharge, 120 days and one year. The findings highlight a substantial treatment gap:
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How can we strengthen post-discharge care after hip fracture surgery, particularly for residents returning to nursing homes and respite care centres? A new qualitative study explored health and social care professionals’ experiences with
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A nationwide German study of 7,219 patients aged ≥80 years across 121 certified orthogeriatric centres found that the intensity and organisation of geriatric involvement were associated with survival after hip fracture.
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A new ethnographic study from The Gambia explored the experiences of 38 people with hip fractures and 37 caregivers It found that care pathways were often complex and non-linear involving movement between traditional bone setters public hospitals and private healthcare facilities
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FFN Edinburgh Congress 2026 🚨 Only a few hours left to secure Early Bird registration! ⏳ 📅 Register now! 🔬 Sneak Peek – Oral Abstract Session 2 #FFN #Edinburgh2026 #FragilityFractures #Orthogeriatrics #HipFracture
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⏰ Edinburgh Congress Early Bird Registration Ends Tomorrow Register here today before prices increase! ffn.edinburgh2026.co.uk/regi… #FFN2026 #Edinburgh2026 #HipFracture #Orthogeriatrics #FragilityFracture #Research #Geriatrics 🔬 Get a sneak peek at our first Oral Abstract Session
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A qualitative study from Denmark explored healthcare professionals’ experiences of delivering Rehabilitation for Life, a 12-week cross-sectoral programme supporting older adults after hip fracture. Interviews with 16 nurses and physiotherapists highlighted three key findings:
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Can reimbursement policy improve osteoporosis care after hip fracture? A Japanese study of 71,632 patients found that the introduction of a secondary fracture prevention reimbursement policy was associated with an immediate 16% increase in in-hospital osteoporosis treatment,
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A recent paper examined the development and evolution of the Irish Hip Fracture Database from 2013 to 2024. Data from 41,304 patients aged ≥60 years were collected across all 16 eligible Irish hospitals, with national coverage exceeding 90% from 2017.
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Delirium is a common postoperative complication in adults aged ≥65 years and is associated with poorer outcomes. In a secondary analysis of 200 older adults undergoing hip fracture repair, delirium occurred in 36.5% and was associated with greater one-year cognitive decline
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💪 FUEL + MOVE = Stronger Recovery Discover how protein and movement work together as muscle medicine to improve strength, function, independence and long-term outcomes. 📅 Thursday, 8 October 2026 📍 Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) 🔗 ffn.edinburgh2026.co.uk/prog…
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🦾 From Passive Aid to Intelligent Partner: The Future of Rehabilitation is Here Join Plenary Session 2 at the FFN European Meeting 2026 to explore how embodied robotics and artificial intelligence are transforming rehabilitation after fragility fractures.
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Hip Fracture Care in Africa: Time for Action The Fractures-E3 Study highlights major gaps in hip fracture care across The Gambia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe, including delayed surgery, limited rehabilitation, high costs, and long-term disability.
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Join the FFN European Regional Congress 2026 in Edinburgh! 🇬🇧 📅 8–10 October 2026📍 Edinburgh, Scotland ⏳ Early Bird Registration has been extended until 31 July 2026! Don't miss this opportunity to secure your place at a reduced rate.
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📢 The Scientific Program for the FFN Latin America Regional Congress 2026 is officially available! Explore the sessions, workshops, and expert panels designed to advance multidisciplinary fragility fracture care across the region. 🌐👇 fragilityfracturenetwork.org…
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Join leading experts in fragility fracture care at the IGFS | FFN USA 2026 Surgical Skills & Geriatric Fracture Care Congress being held December 4-6, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. This premier educational event brings together orthopedic surgeons,
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A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine proposes Orthogeriatric Fracture Syndrome (OFS) as a conceptual framework for understanding fragility fractures as the endpoint of multiple, interconnected age-related conditions rather than isolated events.
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New IOF position statement highlights osteoporosis as a key determinant of implant fixation failure in arthroplasty and spinal fusion. Low BMD and compromised bone quality can affect construct durability, contributing to complications such as periprosthetic fracture, loosening,
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🚨 Final Early Bird Extension – Last Chance! 🚨 Great news! Due to the overwhelming interest and numerous requests, we've decided to offer one final extension of the Early Bird registration for the FFN 2026 Regional Congress in Edinburgh.
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Frailty is a common, dynamic and potentially modifiable condition in older adults that increases vulnerability to poor health outcomes.
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Fragility fractures of the femur, excluding neck of femur fractures, are increasingly common in older adults and can lead to prolonged hospital stays and reduced independence.
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