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What is a high FRAX risk?
What is a high FRAX risk?
Maria
Mon Oct 14 2024
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I'm concerned about my bone health and heard about FRAX. I want to understand what it means to have a high FRAX risk and how it might affect my overall health.
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WindRider
Wed Oct 16 2024
Additionally, the guidelines specify that a patient may also be diagnosed with osteoporosis if they have a 20% or greater chance of experiencing a major osteoporotic fracture, as determined by the FRAX tool.
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Lucia
Wed Oct 16 2024
FRAX is a risk assessment tool used to estimate an individual's 10-year probability of sustaining a major osteoporotic fracture, including hip, spine, wrist, or shoulder fractures.
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Riccardo
Wed Oct 16 2024
The FRAX algorithm considers factors such as age, sex, bone mineral density, and other clinical risk factors to calculate the fracture risk.
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GinsengBoostPowerBoost
Wed Oct 16 2024
The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) has established treatment guidelines for osteoporosis, a condition that affects bone density and strength.
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EchoChaser
Wed Oct 16 2024
By incorporating these criteria into their diagnosis, healthcare providers can more accurately identify patients who are at risk for osteoporosis and implement appropriate treatment plans to prevent fractures.
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