FRAX and its applications to clinical practice
Journal article, 2009
The introduction of the WHO FRAX algorithms has facilitated the assessment of fracture risk on the basis of fracture probability. FRAX integrates the influence of several well validated risk factors for fracture with or without the use of BMD. Its use in fracture risk prediction poses challenges for patient assessment, the development of practice guidelines, the evaluation of drug efficacy and reimbursement, as well as for health economics which are the topics outlined in this review.
Humans
Body Mass Index
Bone
Female
Risk Factors
Algorithms
Male
Fractures
Author
John A Kanis
Anders Odén
Helena Johansson
University of Gothenburg
Fredrik Borgström
Oskar Ström
Eugene McCloskey
Bone
8756-3282 (ISSN)
Vol. 44 5 734-43Subject Categories
Endocrinology and Diabetes
Physiology
DOI
10.1016/j.bone.2009.01.373
PubMed
19195497