FRAX-based intervention and assessment thresholds for osteoporosis in Iran

ConclusionIntervention thresholds based on BMD alone do not effectively target women at high fracture risk, particularly in the elderly. In contrast, intervention thresholds based on fracture probabilities equivalent to a “fracture threshold” target women at high fracture risk.
Source: Osteoporosis International - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research