Question

A 55-year-old woman with osteoporosis has a low-trauma vertebral compression fracture. According to recent CTFPHC guidance on fragility fractures, which intervention is recommended to reduce future fracture risk?

Accepted Answer

Initiate anti-resorptive therapy (e.g., bisphosphonate) and address fall risk

Answer

No pharmacologic treatment is required

Answer

Use vitamin D supplementation alone

Answer

Recommend prolonged bed rest

Answer

Avoid resistance exercises

Practice question

A 55-year-old woman with osteoporosis has a low-trauma vertebral compression fracture. According to recent CTFPHC guidance on fragility fractures, which intervention is recommended to reduce future fracture risk?