Development of prediction model for osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture screening without using clinical risk factors, compared with FRAX and other previous models

ConclusionsBMD and vertebral fracture screening should be eligible for individual women age  >  65 years with an HHL more than 1.5 cm, regardless of BMD. Vertebral fracture assessment should be additionally conducted on these women with a femoral neck T-score less than -1.7.
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research