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Author Spotlight: An Economic and Efficient Method for Quantitative Evaluation of Bone Microarchitecture in a Murine Osteoporosis Model
Published on: September 8, 2023
[Development of Novel Osteoporosis Screening Methods Using FRAX]
Norio Yamamoto1, Hiroyuki Tsuchiya1
1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kanazawa University.
Abstract:
Fragility fractures associated with osteoporosis can have a major impact on a person's "activities of daily living" (ADL) and life span. Therefore, osteoporosis and its complications must be addressed by early screening and prompt intervention. A Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX) has been developed by the WHO. FRAX allows the calculation/estimation of absolute fracture risk over a 10-year period. The FRAX can be completed using a free application form, accessible online. The relationship between FRAX and the young adult mean (YAM) was investigated in order to calculate the cut-off value of FRAX for each age group. FRAX can be used by both physicians and other healthcare professionals to pre-screen patients for more detailed subsequent work-ups. Using FRAX in clinical practice has proven to be simple, inexpensive and useful.
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