Postmenopausal Osteoporosis: Screening & Diagnosis based on FRAX® and BMD

Vivien Lim

The Singapore Family Physician

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Postmenopausal Osteoporosis: Screening & Diagnosis based on FRAX® and BMD

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Author(s):

Vivien Lim

Published in:

The Singapore Family Physician Vol 47 No 3 - Osteoporosis: A Growing Primary Care Concern

Page(s):

5 - 7

Publication date:

1 March 2021

ISSN:

0377-5305

Abstract

Osteoporosis is a common ailment, especially in older women, yet it is one of the most under-diagnosed and undertreated diseases. Screening of patients, therefore, is invaluable to identify those who require further evaluation. We shall discuss who requires screening and further evaluation of osteoporosis and discuss the diagnosis of osteoporosis.