CCFP 105 Topics: Osteoporosis

• Written By: Cezara-Maria Latcu
• Peer Review By: Bianca-Mariana Baila FM PGY1
• Episode Art By: Aikansha Chawla, ObGyn Resident

Check also the CCFP 105 Topics: Periodic Health Assessment Part One and Two episodes.   So, first things first: Who should be assessed for osteoporosis and fracture risk?   There are three categories:

1. All women and men aged 65 or more;
2. Adults aged 50-64 who are at high risk of fracture or have already experienced a fragility fracture;
3. Younger adults under the age of 50 who are at high risk of fractures.

We know who, let’s see „How?”