A&E	Accident and Emergency
BMD	Bone mineral density
BMI	Body mass index
BNF	British National Formulary
DVT	Deep vein thrombosis
ECG	Electrocardiogram
EPIDOS	Epidemiologie de L'Osteoporose Study
ESD	Early supported discharge
GECS	Graduated elastic compression stockings
GORU	Geriatric orthopaedic rehabilitation unit
GP	General practitioner
HRT	Hormone replacement therapy
IPC	Intermittent pneumatic compression
LDH	Low dose heparin
LMWH	Low molecular weight heparin
MRI	Magnetic resonance imaging
MRSA	Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus
NHS	National health service
PE	Pulmonary embolism
PEP	Pulmonary Embolism Prevention
QALY	Quality adjusted life year
RCT	Randomised controlled trial
RDA	Recommended daily allowance
SAHFE	Standardised Audit of Hip Fracture in Europe
SERMs	Selective oestrogen receptor modulators
SHFA	Scottish Hip Fracture Audit
SIGN	Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network
SOF	Study of Osteoporotic Fractures
STARS	Scottish Trial of Arthroplasty or Reduction and Fixation in Subcapital Hip Fractures
THR	Total hip replacement
UFH	Unfractionated heparin
UK	United Kingdom
VTE	Venous thromboembolism