A retrospective service evaluation of patient awareness and engagement, and medication compliance and adherence, in patients with opportunistically identified vertebral fragility fractures in a local fracture liaison service

Awareness of fracture was low for VFF's and future improvement of the patient diagnosis communication pathway is recommended. Further research into the increased number of men with OIVFF is recommended to ensure the pathway is efficient and to review potential barriers to diagnosis. Results suggest continued exploration of improving opportunistic identification of vertebral fractures is justified.