FRAX Flashcards
1
Q
What does FRAX assess?
A
10-year probability of a hip fracture, major osteoporotic fracture (clinical spine, forearm or shoulder).
2
Q
What are the modifiable risk factors taken into account with FRAX?
A
Weight
current smoking status
glucocorticoids
secondary osteoporosis
more than 3 units of alcohol per day
3
Q
What are the non-modifiable risk factors taken into account in FRAX?
A
Age 40-90
Sex
Previous fracture
parents fractured a hip
RA
Femoral neck bone marrow density
4
Q
How can a FRAX be interpreted?
A
10% chance or less of fracture in the next decade is normal
10-20% risk of fracture in the next decade is moderate
More than 20% or a 3% risk of a hip fracture indicates an osteoporosis diagnosis
