Setting the new FRAX reference threshold without bone mineral density in Chinese postmenopausal women

ConclusionCurrent guideline-recommended FRAX thresholds without BMD showed low sensitivity. Therefore, 10-year osteoporotic hip fracture probability ≥ 0.95% and 10-year osteoporotic major fracture probability ≥ 4.95% are recommended as the new thresholds.

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Source: Journal of Endocrinological Investigation - June 2, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research