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However, national data on osteoporosis treatment use before and after hip fracture in Italy are limited.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This multicenter prospective study included individuals aged \u226565\u00a0years admitted for HF between July 2019 and June 2024 at 12 orthogeriatric centers. Osteoporosis treatments (vitamin D, calcium, antiresorptive, anabolic, dual effect agents) were recorded at admission, discharge, and 120- and 365-day follow-ups. Patients were classified as \u201cNever users\u201d if untreated throughout the study period or \u201cEver users\u201d if treated at least once. Multivariate logistic regression identified factors independently associated with lack of treatment.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Among 1,012 patients (median age 83\u00a0years; 77.2% female), 85.6% were untreated at admission; this proportion dropped to 34.4% at discharge but rose again to 50% at 1\u00a0year. Vitamin D and calcium were the predominant treatments, while antiresorptive, anabolic, and dual effect agents were underused. Overall, 22% of patients were classified as \u201cNever users\u201d. They were generally older, more often male, and had higher comorbidity, dementia, frailty, and mobility limitations. Only male sex was independently associated with lack of treatment (Odds Ratio 2.37, 95% Confidence Intervals 1.59\u20133.55).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Despite clinical guideline recommendations, osteoporosis treatment remains suboptimal among older HF patients in Italy, especially in male patients. 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