A 68-year-old woman asks about osteoporosis screening. She has no fractures. What do you recommend?...

Question

A 68-year-old woman asks about osteoporosis screening. She has no fractures. What do you recommend?

Accepted Answer

DXA screening now (women ≥65 or younger women at increased risk)

Answer

DXA only if FRAX hip risk >3%

Answer

No screening until a fracture occurs

Answer

CT bone density

Answer

Vitamin D level alone determines risk

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Osteoporosis Screening