T-score as a measurement to assess the 10-year fracture risk: a review of the clinical evidence

Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health
Record ID 32011001507
English
Authors' results and conclusions: There is no evidence found on the use of T-score compared to Z-score as a measurement to assess the 10-year fracture risk in patients under 50 years old who are on steroid therapy.
Details
Project Status: Completed
Year Published: 2011
English language abstract: An English language summary is available
Publication Type: Not Assigned
Country: Canada
MeSH Terms
  • Osteoporosis
  • Risk Assessment
  • Time Factors
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