Fragility Fracture Risk Calculator
Here's a comprehensive table summarizing all you need to know about fragility fracture risk:
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Definition | Fragility fractures result from low-energy trauma, such as a fall from standing height or less12 |
| Global Incidence | 178 million new fractures globally in 2019, a 33.4% increase since 19901 |
| Common Sites | Spine, hip, distal forearm (wrist), proximal humerus (upper arm), pelvis, ribs, proximal tibia1 |
| Most Serious Types | Hip and vertebral (spine) fractures1 |
| Modifiable Risk Factors | Smoking, alcohol consumption, sedentary behavior, low body weight, poor nutrition, vitamin D and calcium deficiency, eating disorders, certain medications, falls1 |
| Non-modifiable Risk Factors | Older age, female sex, Caucasian ethnicity, history of prior fractures, parental fracture history, menopause1 |
| Major Risk Factors | Age (women ≥65, men ≥75), previous fragility fracture, glucocorticoid use, family history of hip fracture, BMI <18.5 kg/m², rheumatoid arthritis, secondary causes of osteoporosis2 |
| Minor Risk Factors | Certain medications (SSRIs, anti-epileptics, PPIs, thiazolidinediones)2 |
| Assessment Tools | FRAX and QFracture (estimate 10-year predicted absolute fracture risk)24 |
| Primary Prevention | Improve diet and nutrition, regular exercise, smoking cessation, limit alcohol consumption, treat osteoporosis, prevent falls1 |
| Secondary Prevention | Early detection and treatment of fragility fractures, prevention of refracture1 |
| Economic Impact | Annual costs expected to increase by 27% by 2030 in the EU1 |
| Role of Healthcare Providers | Educate patients, assess risk factors, implement prevention strategies, provide timely treatment and rehabilitation13 |
This table provides a concise overview of the key aspects of fragility fracture risk, including definition, risk factors, assessment methods, prevention strategies, and the role of healthcare providers in managing this condition.