Paardevlei Osteoporosis and Fragility Fracture Unit

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Paardevlei Osteoporosis and Fragility Fracture Unit is a centre of excellence for the comprehensive management of osteoporosis and fragility fractures. We are based at Paardevlei Private Hospital in Strand, Western Cape.

Our approach to treating patients with fragility fractures aims to improve the chance of returning to the level of activity enjoyed before the fracture in a shorter period of time and with fewer complications.

We achieve this by using the latest evidence-based medical and surgical interventions in line with best international practice. We employ a multi-disciplinary approach that offers a comprehensive and integrated approach to the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis, treatment of fragility fractures, rehabilitation and prevention of falls and further fractures.

Our approach is as follows:

• Rapid assessment and stabilisation in the Emergency Unit.

• Admission into a specialist ward that is a centre of excellence.

• Rapid assessment by a specialist physician and optimisation for surgery.

• Surgery within 24-48hrs by well qualified surgeons using scientifically proven techniques.

• Optimal postoperative pain control to facilitate early mobilisation.

• Mobilisation within 24hrs of surgery.

• Transfer to an optimal facility for continued rehabilitation.

• Preventing future falls and further fractures through physical activity recommendations.

• Working in partnership to prevent frailty, preserve bone health and prevent accidents in older people.

• Diagnosing and managing osteoporosis effectively through bone density testing and prescribing necessary medication.

• Nutrition counselling and education.

Our team consists of physicians, orthopaedic surgeons, gynaecologists, physiotherapists, radiologists, emergency medicine specialists, dieticians and professional nurses.

Our approach is as follows:

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