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  • Title: [Usefulness and limitation of FRAX in the practice of internal medicine].
    Author: Hosoi T.
    Journal: Clin Calcium; 2009 Dec; 19(12):1749-55. PubMed ID: 19949266.
    Abstract:
    FRAX is a fracture risk assessment tool developed by WHO collaboration study. Ten-year fracture probability can be calculated by putting fracture risks on Web program. Usefulness and limitations of this algorithm should be respected in using the tool. In the practice of internal medicine, life-style modulation, secondary causes of osteoporosis and pharmacological intervention should be among the factors considered.
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