Medical Calculators
Fracture Risk for Women with Known BMD
Definition
Benefit
Note
Age
Bone Mineral Density (BMD)
Weight
Had a fracture after age 50
Your mother has had a hip fracture after age 50
Active smokers
Requires arm assistance to stand up from a chair
Score
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The results of these calculations are for informational purposes only and cannot be the basis of your medical decision-making. Consult your doctor to determine the medical implications of any calculations performed.
Reference
Black DM, Steinbuch M, Palermo L, Dargent-Molina P, Lindsay R, Hoseyni MS, et al. An assessment tool for predicting fracture risk in postmenopausal women [Internet]. Available from: https://read.qxmd.com/read/11527048/an-assessment-tool-for-predicting-fracture-risk-in-postmenopausal-women?redirected=slug