Question

A 62-year-old woman with a low-trauma vertebral fracture and T-score −2.7 at the hip is assessed in clinic. According to Osteoporosis Canada's 2023 guideline, what is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Initiate an oral bisphosphonate as first-line pharmacotherapy

Answer

Lifestyle advice only; no pharmacotherapy

Answer

Start long-term systemic glucocorticoids

Answer

Order yearly spine MRIs without treatment

Answer

Recommend calcium supplements only

Practice question

A 62-year-old woman with a low-trauma vertebral fracture and T-score −2.7 at the hip is assessed in clinic. According to Osteoporosis Canada's 2023 guideline, what is the most appropriate management?