Question

A 67-year-old postmenopausal woman with a low-trauma distal radius fracture attends for follow-up. She has no known secondary cause of osteoporosis. According to Canadian osteoporosis guidelines, which of the following is the most appropriate next step in her management?

Accepted Answer

Order a dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) bone mineral density scan and assess fracture risk

Answer

Reassure her that a wrist fracture is not related to bone health and no further work-up is needed

Answer

Start calcium and vitamin D supplements alone without further assessment

Answer

Start long-term glucocorticoid therapy to reduce pain

Answer

Schedule screening bone mineral density at age 75 only

Practice question

A 67-year-old postmenopausal woman with a low-trauma distal radius fracture attends for follow-up. She has no known secondary cause of osteoporosis. According to Canadian osteoporosis guidelines, which of the following is the most appropriate next step in her management?