A 72-year-old woman sustains a low-impact Colles’ fracture after tripping from standing height. She has no previous fractures and no major comorbiditi...

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A 72-year-old woman sustains a low-impact Colles’ fracture after tripping from standing height. She has no previous fractures and no major comorbidities. What is the most appropriate next step in assessing her risk of further fracture?

Accepted Answer

Arrange dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan and calculate FRAX score to guide treatment

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Reassure and discharge without further assessment

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Start high-dose Calcium and Vitamin D alone without assessment

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Refer immediately for spinal MRI

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Order plain X-ray of the spine as screening for osteoporosis

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Osteoporosis / fragility fracture

A 72-year-old woman sustains a low-impact Colles’ fracture after tripping from standing height. She has no previous fractures and no major comorbidities. What is the most appropriate next step in assessing her risk of further fracture?