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New Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis

Authors: E Michael Lewiecki MD, Nelson B. Watts MD

Abstract

Abstract:The World Health Organization Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX™) and the National Osteoporosis Foundation’s (NOF) Clinician’s Guide to Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis are helpful clinical tools in the management of osteoporosis. Appropriate use of these tools requires a clear understanding of their limitations as well as their benefits. Good clinical judgment should be the ultimate determinant of treatment decisions. We anticipate that further refinements to FRAX™ and subsequent updates of the NOF guide will improve their clinical utility.

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