Characteristics Associated with 5-year Fracture Risk vs. 5-year Mortality Risk Among Late-life Men.
Lisa LangsetmoJohn T SchousboeBrent C TaylorJane A CauleyHoward A FinkPeggy M CawthonMarcia L StefanickDeborah M KadoAllyson M KatsKristine E Ensrudnull nullPublished in: The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences (2022)
In late-life men, strong risk factors for clinical fracture and hip fracture include fall history, BMD, and recent fracture. Osteoporosis drug treatment decisions may be further enhanced by consideration of fracture risk versus overall life expectancy.