The optimal cut-off values of FRAX without BMD for predicting osteoporosis fracture risk in the older adults at Nan, Thailand.

Objectives: The World Health Organization developed the Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX) to assess the risk of having fragility fractures in the next 10 years. The FRAX tool is different by country, race, gender, and age. This study is a community-based study aiming to identify the optimal cut-off values of FRAX for the identification of older individuals who are at high risk of osteoporosis fractures in both genders.

Risk factors of refracture after a fragility fracture in elderly.

Unlabelled: The study examined the risk factors of recurrent fragility fractures in elderly. Female and older age increased the risk of refracture. Older age at the first fracture also resulted in shorter time to the second fracture.

One-year mortality rate after fragility hip fractures and associated risk in Nan, Thailand.

Objectives: Fragility hip fracture is a common secondary complication of osteoporosis, which leads to significant morbidity and mortality. The incidence and prevalence of hip fractures have increased over recent decades. This study established an objective to determine the mortality rate and potential risk factors in fragility hip fracture patients.

Epidemiology of fragility hip fractures in Nan, Thailand.

Objectives: Hip fracture is the most serious consequence of falling in elderly with osteoporosis. Patients with hip fractures suffer functional deterioration and increased morbidity especially during the first year after fracture. Rapid increase in the proportion of the elderly increases the prevalence of hip fractures in Thailand, leading to major problem for public health.