Absolute Fracture Risk What does it mean for your patient? ā MM1604
Fracture prevention is the main goal of treatment for osteoporosis. AbsoluteĀ fracture risk calculators have been developed that aim to better quantify fractureĀ risk and may help to guide treatment decisions in certain situations. It may alsoĀ help to clarify situations of low absolute fracture risk where treatment is notĀ indicated.
Absolute fracture risk calculators incorporate clinical risk factors as wellĀ as bone mineral density into risk estimations. Commonly used fracture riskĀ calculators are the WHO Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX) and theĀ Garvan Fracture Risk Calculator (GFRC).
Modern Medicine ā AprilĀ 2016
