A new joint initiative by the International Osteoporosis Foundation and Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association calls on orthopaedic surgeons to strengthen collaboration with physicians to improve secondary fracture prevention and patient outcomes.

The new publication features key messages related to fracture management, post-fracture rehabilitation, fracture healing and national fracture registries. Most importantly, it highlights 10 urgent actions which should be taken by the medical community, and orthopaedic surgeons in particular. It underscores the leading role that orthopaedic surgeons can play in the development and implementation of Fracture Liaison Services or Orthogeriatric Services in their hospitals and clinics.