Despite low T scores (-2.5 or worse), what is the actual fracture risk in relatively younger patients (early 50s to mid 60s) with low BMD?
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Endocrinology · Boston University School of Medicine
Good question. The first thing that I do is to accurately measure the height of my patient with a stadiometer. I then follow the height over time since it is the most sensitive indicator for silent spinal fractures occurring over time. I then evaluate them by measuring their vitamin D status, i.e., ...