Absolute Fracture Risk What does it mean for your patient? – MM1604
Fracture prevention is the main goal of treatment for osteoporosis. Absolute fracture risk calculators have been developed that aim to better quantify fracture risk and may help to guide treatment decisions in certain situations. It may also help to clarify situations of low absolute fracture risk where treatment is not indicated.
Absolute fracture risk calculators incorporate clinical risk factors as well as bone mineral density into risk estimations. Commonly used fracture risk calculators are the WHO Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX) and the Garvan Fracture Risk Calculator (GFRC).
Modern Medicine – April 2016
