Question

A 67-year-old postmenopausal woman has a minimal-trauma distal radius fracture after a fall from standing height. DEXA scan shows T-score -2.7 at the femoral neck. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Start bisphosphonate therapy plus lifestyle advice

Answer

Calcium and vitamin D alone

Answer

No treatment as this is age-related

Answer

Start long-term prednisolone

Answer

Advise bed rest to avoid further fractures

Practice question

A 67-year-old postmenopausal woman has a minimal-trauma distal radius fracture after a fall from standing height. DEXA scan shows T-score -2.7 at the femoral neck. What is the most appropriate management?