Question

A 68-year-old woman sustains a low-energy Colles fracture after a fall from standing height. She has no previous osteoporosis assessment. According to NICE, what is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Offer fracture risk assessment (e.g. FRAX) and consider bisphosphonate therapy

Answer

Reassure that fractures are expected with age

Answer

Start long-term high-dose steroids

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Arrange routine X-ray only

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Provide calcium supplements alone without further assessment

Practice question

A 68-year-old woman sustains a low-energy Colles fracture after a fall from standing height. She has no previous osteoporosis assessment. According to NICE, what is the most appropriate next step?