By vgreene, 5 October, 2016 Adequate Ca++ (1,200 mg/day for ≥51 yo) + vit D (800–1,000 IU/day for ≥50 yo); supplement if needed6,7,20
By vgreene, 5 October, 2016 If specific risk factors (low trauma fx, long-term glucocorticoid tx,13 ht loss14): Also ✓vertebral imaging15-17
By vgreene, 5 October, 2016 ✓BMD w/ DXA @ hip + spine recommended by all guidelines;6,8-11 use DXA @ forearm in selected pts12