Endocrinology

FRAX® 10-Year Osteoporotic Fracture Risk Tool

Estimates 10-year probability of major osteoporotic and hip fractures.

Parameters

FRAX® 10-Year Osteoporotic Fracture Risk Tool Result

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FormulaCox proportional hazards regression integrating clinical fracture risk factors with optional femoral neck BMD T-score.

Clinical Pearls

Empowers clinicians to initiate osteoporosis medications based on absolute fracture probability rather than BMD T-scores alone.

Limitations

Does not account for multiple prior fractures, higher-dose glucocorticoids, or spine vs. hip discordance; does not include fall history.