A 64-year-old woman with osteoporosis and new hip fracture asks about secondary prevention. Which is recommended?...

Question

A 64-year-old woman with osteoporosis and new hip fracture asks about secondary prevention. Which is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Start bisphosphonate therapy after acute management unless contraindicated

Answer

Calcium/vitamin D only

Answer

Denosumab is contraindicated in hip fracture

Answer

No therapy until DEXA in 2 years

Answer

Hormone therapy for all

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Osteoporosis-Post-Fracture Therapy