The accuracy of different FRAX tools in predicting fracture risk in Japan: A comparison study.

CONCLUSIONS: The application of four FRAX tools generated consistent results in predicting the 10-year probability of major osteoporotic fracture and HF for clinical practice, which provides an effective evidence for clinical application.
PMID: 32336240 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery - December 31, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Xu G, Yamamoto N, Hayashi K, Takeuchi A, Miwa S, Igarashi K, Taniguchi Y, Araki Y, Yonezawa H, Morinaga S, Tsuchiya H Tags: J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) Source Type: research