Orthopaedic Institute at Concord Hospital Receives Star Performer Recognition from the American Orthopaedic Association
The Orthopaedic Institute at Concord Hospital is proud to announce that it has received the 2023-2024 Star Performer designation from the American Orthopaedic Association’s (AOA) Own the Bone program – an achievement reserved only for institutions that perform the highest level of fragility fracture and bone health care for patients. Recognition is based on data from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, for all screened patients.
Own the Bone Star Performers like the Orthopaedic Institute at Concord Hospital must achieve a 75 percent compliance rate with at least five of 10 Own the Bone prevention measures, including:
- Educating patients on the importance of calcium and vitamin D, physical activity, fall prevention, limiting alcohol intake and quitting smoking;
- Recommending and initiating bone mineral density testing;
- Discussing pharmacotherapy and treatment (when applicable); and
- Providing written communication to the patient and their physician regarding specific risk factors and treatment recommendations.
“The Orthopaedic Institute at Concord Hospital is proud to once again receive this outstanding level of recognition based upon our commitment to helping patients understand their risk for fractures as well as the steps to take to prevent a reoccurrence,” said Dr. Sean Burns of Concord Orthopaedics PA. “This acknowledgment is truly a testament to all the hard work of our team.”
The Orthopaedic Institute at Concord Hospital has received the Star Performer designation since 2015.
What can people do to protect their bones?
- Get adequate calcium and vitamin D, either through diet or supplements.
- Engage in regular weight-bearing and muscle-strengthening exercises.
- Prevent falls around the house and be careful of stairs, railings, clutter, etc.
- Avoid smoking and limit alcohol intake to 2-3 drinks per day.
About the Orthopaedic Institute at Concord Hospital
The Orthopaedic Institute at Concord Hospital is a nationally recognized team of over 20 board-certified surgeons with specialized expertise in orthopaedic care. Supported
by a team of nurses specially trained in orthopaedic care, the team offers personalized attention to patients from diagnosis to rehabilitation. To learn more about the Orthopaedic Institute at Concord Hospital, visit concordhospital.org.
