06/01/2026
New GLOBAL research highlights the serious long-term impact of Fragility Fractures of the Pelvis (FFP) in older adults with osteoporosis.
A newly published real-world cohort study in Osteoporosis International evaluated 76,556 patients aged 65 years and older and found that patients with FFP experienced significantly increased risks over 5 years compared to non-FFP controls:
• 59% higher mortality risk
• Nearly 2x higher hospital readmission risk
• Almost 3x higher risk of subsequent fractures
The study also demonstrated increased immobility-related complications, including:
• Infections
• Thromboembolic events
• Pressure ulcers
Importantly, elevated relative risks were consistently observed across patients aged 65–79 years, while the greatest absolute burden occurred in patients 80 years and older.
These findings reinforce that Fragility Fractures of the Pelvis are not benign injuries. They represent a high-risk condition requiring proactive management, mobilization strategies, rehabilitation, and long-term care planning.
As awareness around FFP continues to grow, so does the importance of advancing treatment pathways focused on restoring mobility and improving patient outcomes.
Read the full article here:
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00198-026-08060-z
Reference:
Wang, PC., Su, H., Wu, LC. et al.
Fragility fractures of the pelvis and long-term outcomes among older adults with osteoporosis: a real-world cohort study.
Osteoporosis International (2026)