Multidisciplinary Portuguese recommendations on DXA request and indication to treat in the prevention of fragility fractures

Multidisciplinary Portuguese recommendations on DXA request and indication to treat in the prevention of fragility fractures

Abstract Objective: To establish Portuguese recommendations regarding the indication to perform DXA and to initiate medication aimed at the prevention of fragility fractures. Methods: A multidisciplinary panel, representing the full spectrum of medical specialties and patient associations devot...

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Main Authors: Andréa Marques, Ana M Rodrigues, José Carlos Romeu, Afonso Ruano, Ana Paula Barbosa, Eugénia Simões, Fernanda Águas, Helena Canhão, José Delgado Alves, Raquel Lucas, Jaime Cunha Branco, Jorge Laíns, Mário Mascarenhas, Susete Simões, Viviana Tavares, Oscar Lourenço, José António Pereira da Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Portuguesa de Reumatologia 2016-10-01
Series:Acta Reumatológica Portuguesa
Subjects:
recommendations
frax
osteoporosis
Fragility fractures
DXA
Fracture risk
Online Access:http://www.actareumatologica.com/files/article/1153_multidisciplinary_portuguese_recommendations_on_dxa_request_and_indication_to_treat_in_the_prevention_of_fragility_fractures_file.pdf

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