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What is FRAX in osteopenia?
What is FRAX in osteopenia?
GwanghwamunGuardianAngelWingsBlessing
Thu Jun 27 2024
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Could you elaborate on the role of FRAX in the context of osteopenia? FRAX, as I understand, is a tool used to assess the risk of osteoporotic fractures. However, I'm curious about its specific application and significance in individuals diagnosed with osteopenia, which is a precursor to osteoporosis. Does FRAX help clinicians determine the likelihood of progression from osteopenia to osteoporosis? Does it factor in additional variables besides bone density measurements to provide a more comprehensive risk assessment? I'd appreciate a concise yet comprehensive explanation of FRAX's role in managing osteopenia.
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SolitudeSerenade
Sat Jun 29 2024
By analyzing these factors, the FRAX® score is able to provide a more personalized assessment of fracture risk compared to traditional bone density testing.
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CosmicWave
Sat Jun 29 2024
The FRAX® score serves as a predictive tool to assess an individual's risk of sustaining a hip fracture.
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Lorenzo
Sat Jun 29 2024
Additionally, it provides an estimation of the combined risk of breaking a hip or experiencing fractures in other major bones such as the spine, forearm, and shoulder.
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mia_rose_lawyer
Sat Jun 29 2024
This risk assessment is particularly useful for patients who are over 50 years old, as the incidence of osteoporotic fractures increases with age.
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AzureWave
Sat Jun 29 2024
The FRAX® score takes into account various factors that contribute to bone health, including age, gender, body mass index, previous fractures, and family history of osteoporosis.
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