FRAX

FRAX is an algorithm that is used to calculate the 10-year probability of a major osteoporotic fracture (hip, clinical spine, humerus, or wrist fracture) and the 10-year probability of a hip fracture.

The FRAX is available at http://www.shef.ac.uk/FRAX/index.aspx

Treatment is recommended in patients when the 10-year probability of a major osteoporotic fracture exceeds 20% or when the 10-year probability of a hip fracture exceeds 3%.

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