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Osteoporosis can be defined as the condition which involves decreased bone strength, hence increased susceptibility to fractures. It is characterized by the low bone mineral density (BMD) and the majority of the fractures occur in hip, spine and wrist.
Osteoporosis Risk Assessment
While assessing risk of fragility fracture, it is important to consider the following patient groups:
a) Women ≥ 65 years and men ≥ 75 years
b) Women/Men of above age with an earlier fragility fracture known as ‘following trauma equal to or less than falling from a standing height’ or any of the following risk factors:
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
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