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The life expectancy of the patient should be at least 6 months. Age, comorbities, and functional status may help to estimate the life expectancy of an older adult. To assess comorbidities, the Charlson Comorbidity Index can be used. To assess the functional status, the Barthel Index and the Parker Mobility Score are useful tools. Both show a significant correlation with mortality. Fracture risk can be estimated by the FRAX Score.

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