Fragility Fracture Network

Fragility Fracture Network FFN - A Global Network to Improve Fragility Fracture Management and Prevention The Fragility Fracture Network (FFN) is a global network of activists.

The mission of the Fragility Fracture Network is to promote globally the optimal multidisciplinary management of the patients with a fragility fracture, including secondary prevention

The FFN focuses activity on 6 key themes:

• Peri-operative care
Improving the peri-operative care of fragility fracture sufferers has, and will continue to be, a major focus for FFN members and a theme of F

FN Congresses . The 2 key components of peri-operative care are anaesthesiology and orthopaedic-geriatric co-care (otherwise known as orthogeriatrics).

• Surgical treatment
The primary challenge facing surgeons is how to obtain secure fixation of an implant to osteoporotic bone. Leading initiatives from the AO Foundation (www.aofoundation.org) and Osteosynthesis and Trauma Care Foundation (www.otcfoundation.org) have identified and disseminated best practice.

• Rehabilitation
Returning hip fracture sufferers to their pre-fracture level of function and independence is a major challenge. In this regard, provision of effective rehabilitation is a vital component of any system of care for fragility fracture sufferers.

• Secondary prevention
Effective secondary prevention must urgently be established as a standard part of post-fracture care throughout the world. The International Osteoporosis Foundation Capture the Fracture Campaign (www.capturethefracture.org) provides extensive resources for those seeking to eliminate the secondary prevention care gap.

• Research and education
FFN Special Interest Groups are active in establishing a minimum dataset for hip fracture audit, developing evidence-based pathways for vertebral fracture patients and defining key questions in rehabilitation research.

• Changing healthcare policy
Driving policy change that will raise fragility fracture care up the healthcare agenda across the world is a major aim of the FFN. FFN Congresses and the website provide a platform for sharing success in the policy arena. A comprehensive suite of resources are available to FFN members in the Our resources section of the website at www.fragilityfracturenetwork.org. Join the FFN today and become a part of the solution to one of the greatest challenges facing health systems around the world.

FFN Orthogeriatric Care EducationSIMPLER Actions for Better Nutrition and Better Outcomes After Hip Fracture and Other F...
18/04/2026

FFN Orthogeriatric Care Education

SIMPLER Actions for Better Nutrition and Better Outcomes After Hip Fracture and Other Fragility Fractures

An educational module delivered through four interactive webinars

The ''Build Better Bones'' platform, developed by the International Osteoporosis Foundation, provides accessible, eviden...
18/04/2026

The ''Build Better Bones'' platform, developed by the International Osteoporosis Foundation, provides accessible, evidence-based support for patients and caregivers worldwide.

Designed in collaboration with patients, clinicians, and experts, the platform offers guidance on exercise, nutrition, and home safety—key components of long-term osteoporosis management.

Its multilingual, inclusive design ensures usability across diverse populations, supporting both self-management and clinical care.

https://www.buildbetterbones.org/

We are at the Fragility Fracture Network booth at the IOF 2026 Congress!Stop by to meet us and learn more about how we i...
16/04/2026

We are at the Fragility Fracture Network booth at the IOF 2026 Congress!
Stop by to meet us and learn more about how we improve care for patients with fragility fractures worldwide. Discover our latest projects, initiatives, and opportunities to collaborate.

Improving care for fragility fractures should not depend on geography.Across health systems, variation in orthogeriatric...
15/04/2026

Improving care for fragility fractures should not depend on geography.

Across health systems, variation in orthogeriatric care continues to impact patient outcomes. The Orthogeriatric Certification Program (OCP), developed by the Fragility Fracture Network, provides a structured, global standard to support improvement across the full care pathway.

Through the program, hospitals can:
• Benchmark current practice against international standards
• Identify gaps across the continuum of care
• Receive expert-led, multidisciplinary recommendations
• Drive measurable and sustained improvements

From admission to secondary prevention, OCP supports teams committed to delivering high-quality, coordinated care.

We are currently engaging with hospitals globally.

📩 Contact: certification@fragilityfracturenetwork.org

09/04/2026

In a recent editorial in Age and Ageing, it was noted that disparities exist between the care received by people with hip fractures and those with non-ambulatory fractures, such as pelvic fractures. Pelvic fractures have been described as “orphan injuries” due to the lack of consensus on how these patients should be managed. In response, the British national Hip Fracture Database (NHFD) expanded its remit to include all forms of pelvic fracture, aiming to improve the coordinated care of people with these injuries.

Read the editorial here: https://academic.oup.com/ageing/article/55/2/afag047/8502584

FFN Asia Pacific 2026Abstract submission is extended until 15 April 2026!
08/04/2026

FFN Asia Pacific 2026

Abstract submission is extended until 15 April 2026!

A recent qualitative study in Saudi Arabia explored how patients and carers experienced weight-bearing and mobilization ...
08/04/2026

A recent qualitative study in Saudi Arabia explored how patients and carers experienced weight-bearing and mobilization timing after hip fracture surgery. It also examined their views on unrestricted weight-bearing and early mobilization, as well as the perceived barriers to these practices. Three themes were identified:
• Navigation of weight-bearing and mobilization instructions
• Trust in clinician’s guidance and professional expertise
• Support of mobilization through emotional and practical care

Read the full article here:

This study explored how patients and carers experienced weight-bearing instructions and mobilisation timing following hip fracture surgery. It also examined their views on unrestricted weight-beari...

World Health Organization (WHO)
07/04/2026

World Health Organization (WHO)


03/04/2026

New consensus recommendations released
Four scientific societies (SEIOMM, SEMERGEN, semFYC, and SEMG) have jointly published the first consensus recommendations to improve fracture risk management and coordination across healthcare levels.
Developed through a Delphi process and based on the latest evidence, the document provides clear guidance on:
✔️ Fracture risk identification and assessment
✔️ Treatment initiation criteria
✔️ Follow-up and reassessment
✔️ Referral pathways
It also supports the use of tools such as FRAX and DXA for risk stratification, while emphasising treatment adherence and patient involvement in care decisions.
Read more https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S021265672600034X?via%3Dihub

A recent systematic review highlights a challenge many teams will recognise: We already know that nutrition improves out...
03/04/2026

A recent systematic review highlights a challenge many teams will recognise:

We already know that nutrition improves outcomes, yet it is not consistently delivered in routine perioperative care.

In a recent review, implementation strategies were identified to support successful perioperative nutrition care:

 Team training for new protocols
 A clearly responsible leader
 Audit and feedback of care processes
 Identifying and addressing barriers in advance
 Use of an implementation framework
 Visual aids to support care
 Integration into electronic medical records
 Learning from peers with practical experience

Successful implementation is achieved when these strategies are combined and tailored to local barriers and workflows.

Learn more
https://www.clinicalnutritionjournal.com/article/S0261-5614(25)00327-9/fulltext

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Our Story | Patient centred multidisciplinary care

The Fragility Fracture Network (FFN) is a global network of activists. Our mission is to promote the optimal multidisciplinary management of patients with a fragility fracture globally, including secondary prevention. The FFN focuses on 6 key themes: • Peri-operative care Improving the peri-operative care of fragility fracture sufferers has, and will, continue to be a major focus for FFN members and a theme of FFN Congresses (www.ffn-congress.com). The 2 key components of peri-operative care are anaesthesiology and orthopaedic-geriatric co-care (otherwise known as orthogeriatrics). • Surgical treatment The primary challenge facing surgeons is how to obtain secure fixation of an implant to an osteoporotic bone. Leading initiatives from the AO Foundation (www.aofoundation.org) and Osteosynthesis and Trauma Care Foundation (www.otcfoundation.org) have identified and disseminated best practice. • Rehabilitation Returning hip fracture sufferers to their pre-fracture level of function and independence is a major challenge. In this regard, provision of effective rehabilitation is a vital component of any system of care for fragility fracture sufferers. • Secondary prevention Effective secondary prevention must urgently be established as a standard part of post-fracture care throughout the world. The International Osteoporosis Foundation Capture the Fracture Campaign (www.capturethefracture.org) provides extensive resources for those seeking to eliminate the secondary prevention care gap. • Research and education FFN Special Interest Groups are active in establishing a minimum dataset for hip fracture audit, developing evidence-based pathways for vertebral fracture patients and defining key questions in rehabilitation research. • Changing healthcare policy Driving policy change that will raise fragility fracture care up the healthcare agenda across the world is a major aim of the FFN. FFN Congresses (www.ffn-congress.com) and this website provide a platform for sharing success in the policy arena. A comprehensive suite of resources are available to FFN members in the Our resources section on our website www.fragilityfracturenetwork.org. Join the FFN today and become a part of the solution to one of the greatest challenges facing health systems around the world. https://www.fragilityfracturenetwork.org/membership/