Spechbach H, et al. - In this prospective study, researchers ascertained if in-hospital management of newly identified vertebral fractures resulted in a higher rate of osteoporosis medication initiation and persistence at 3 and 6 months than delayed outpatient management by a primary care physician (PCP). By telephone interview at 3 and 6 months, the percentage of patients under osteoporosis treatment was assessed. According to findings, early patient management during hospitalization following a newly detected vertebral fracture was a more effective secondary fracture prevention strategy than postponed outpatient management after discharge. Medication for osteoporosis was prescribed more often in patients at 3 and 6 months of age.