| Theme | Fracture risk assessment and its significance in osteoporosis clinics | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Values and limitations of bone measurement for fracture risk evaluation | |
| Publish Date | 2008/10 | |
| Author | Takami Miki | Department of Geriatric Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka City University |
| [ Summary ] | Low BMD and other factors contribute to fragility fractures. A discrepancy between BMD and fracture risk is reported. New software for fracture risk evaluation without BMD has recently heen released. These topics suggest that various factors must be included for fracture risk evaluation. Although BMD alone cannot explain the cause of fractures, BMD measurement is still quite useful and important for daily osteoporosis practice because of its ease and safety. | |