Current practice and barriers in fragility hip fracture management: insights from a national survey of Thai orthopaedic surgeons

Bunyarit Jinlawal; Pojchong Chotiyarnwong; Ekasame Vanitcharoenkul; Nath Adulkasem; Aasis Unnanuntana

doi:10.1186/s12913-026-14116-x

February 6, 2026BMC Health Services ResearchOpen Access

Current practice and barriers in fragility hip fracture management: insights from a national survey of Thai orthopaedic surgeons

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Key Points

Assess current practices and barriers in managing fragility hip fractures among Thai orthopaedic surgeons.
Conducted a national survey among orthopaedic surgeons in Thailand
Collected data on surgery timing and osteoporosis treatment practices
Identified logistical and cost-related barriers to care
Timely surgery rates are below optimal levels
Osteoporosis treatment remains inadequate for hip fracture patients
Major barriers identified include cost, logistics, and access to diagnostics

Implication

National survey reveals barriers to optimal hip fracture treatment and surgery in Thailand, suggesting areas for improvement.

Abstract

Although hip fracture fast-track protocols and fracture liaison services are increasingly available, timely surgery and osteoporosis treatment remain suboptimal. Addressing cost barriers, improving implant logistics, and expanding diagnostic access are essential to strengthen fragility fracture care in Thailand.

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Jinlawal et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Current practice and barriers in fragility hip fracture management: insights from a national survey of Thai orthopaedic surgeons

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Current practice and barriers in fragility hip fracture management: insights from a national survey of Thai orthopaedic surgeons

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