Guideline

Osteoporosis: assessing the risk of fragility fracture

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Last updated:6th Feb 2017

Source: National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)

Osteoporosis: assessing the risk of fragility fracture - National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)

This guideline covers assessing the risk of fragility fracture in people aged 18 and over with osteoporosis. It aims to provide guidance on the selection and use of risk assessment tools in the care of adults at risk of fragility fractures in all NHS settings.

In February 2017, this guideline was updated to correct reference to the WHO in relation to the FRAX tool.

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