Prevalence of Osteoporotic Related Fractures and Their Anatomical Sites in Related Age Groups in King Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah: A Retrospective Study

Background: Osteoporosis is a disorder, characterized by a decrease in bone mass in the elderly and postmenopausal women, which can result in fragility fractures. The study’s goal was to investigate the anatomical areas that are prone to fractures and the prevalence of osteoporosis-related fractures in patients over the age of 40 years visiting our institution. Methodology: The study design was a retrospective and cross-sectional study in which of 514 patients over the age of 40 years from the western region of Saudi Arabia. Patients who had fractures caused by high-energy events, such as car accidents, were excluded. Data were collected from January 2016 to December 2021. The data were investigated to assess the prevalence and anatomical sites of fragility fractures in osteoporotic patients. Results: We found 105 patients (20.47%) diagnosed with osteoporosis with fractures. Femur fractures accounted for 46.7% of fragility fractures, with vertebral fractures coming in second (19%). Other fracture locations were the elbow (0.95%), fibula (0.95%), rib (0.95%), tibia (0.95%), patella (2.9%), humerus (3.8%), radius (5.7%), ankle (8.6%), and hip (9.5%). Conclusion: Osteoporosis conditions have been increasing with longer life expectancy; this may increase the risk of various fragility fractures. Fragility fracture risk may be decreased by treating and preventing osteoporosis and associated fractures, which can be done by implementing preventative measures, early diagnosis, and appropriate management.