Trend in DXA examination rates and the prevalence of osteoporosis in patients with distal radius fractures at a trauma flagship hospital
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Distal radius fractures may indicate underlying osteoporosis. In 856 surgical patients ≥ 50 years, DXA testing rose from 19.0 to 85.7%; 64.5% had osteoporosis and 36.3% had fracture risk. Many were previously untreated. Routine DXA screening for all DRF patie... ...
