Fracture assessment tools
FRAX
The FRAX tool has been developed in conjunction with the World Health Organisation to evaluate fracture risk of patients. It is based on individual patient models that integrate the risks associated with clinical risk factors as well as bone mineral density (BMD) at the femoral neck.
See their website for more information and to use the tool: WHO – Fracture Risk Assessment Tool
Garvan Institute Assessment Tool
The Fracture Risk Calculator was developed using data collected in the internationally renowned Dubbo Osteoporosis Epidemiology Study conducted by the Bone and Mineral Research Program of Sydney's Garvan Institute of Medical Research.
Follow this link for information on the tool: http://www.garvan.org.au/bone-fracture-risk/

