A 76-year-old woman is reviewed after a low-impact distal radius fracture. She went through menopause at 48 and has no previous bone protection.

Question

A 76-year-old woman is reviewed after a low-impact distal radius fracture. She went through menopause at 48 and has no previous bone protection. Renal function and calcium are normal. Current medicines include omeprazole and salbutamol inhaler. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Assess fracture risk and start bone protection if indicated

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Wait until she has a hip fracture before treatment

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Reassure because wrist fractures are not fragility fractures

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Start long-term prednisolone

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Refer for joint replacement assessment

Fragility fracture osteoporosis — DGM MCQ

A 76-year-old woman is reviewed after a low-impact distal radius fracture. She went through menopause at 48 and has no previous bone protection. Renal function and calcium are normal. Current medicines include omeprazole and salbutamol inhaler. What is the most appropriate management?