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Generally, a 10-year risk of ≥3% for a hip fracture or ≥20% for a major osteoporotic fracture.

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Current smoking status and alcohol consumption (3 or more units per day). Medications: Use of glucocorticoids (e.g., prednisone). Generally, a 10-year risk of ≥3% for a

Femoral neck BMD can be optionally included to enhance accuracy, though the tool is highly effective even without it. Understanding Your Score or shoulder fractures.

While FRAX is the most validated tool of its kind, it does have specific boundaries:

It is population-specific, with models calibrated for over 65 countries to account for regional differences in fracture rates.

Includes clinical spine, forearm, hip, or shoulder fractures.