Abstract
Summary
There is a wide variation in fracture probabilities estimated by Asian FRAX models, although the outputs of South Asian models are concordant. Clinicians can choose either fixed or age-specific intervention thresholds when making treatment decisions in postmenopausal women. Cost-effectiveness of such approach, however, needs to be addressed.
Purpose
This study examined suitable fracture probability intervention thresholds (ITs) for Sri Lanka, based on the Sri Lankan FRAX model.
Methods
Fracture probabilities were estimated using all Asian FRAX models for a postmenopausal woman of BMI 25 kg/m2 and has no clinical risk factors apart from a fragility fracture, and they were compared. Age-specific ITs were estimated based on the Sri Lankan FRAX model using the method followed by the National Osteoporosis Guideline Group in the UK. Using the age-specific ITs as the reference standard, suitable fixed ITs were also estimated.
Results
Fracture probabilities estimated by different Asian FRAX models varied widely. Japanese and Taiwan models showed higher fracture probabilities while Chinese, Philippine, and Indonesian models gave lower fracture probabilities. Output of remaining FRAX models were generally similar. Age-specific ITs of major osteoporotic fracture probabilities (MOFP) based on the Sri Lankan FRAX model varied from 2.6 to 18 % between 50 and 90 years. ITs of hip fracture probabilities (HFP) varied from 0.4 to 6.5 % between 50 and 90 years. In finding fixed ITs, MOFP of 11 % and HFP of 3.5 % gave the lowest misclassification and highest agreement.
Conclusion
Sri Lankan FRAX model behaves similar to other Asian FRAX models such as Indian, Singapore-Indian, Thai, and South Korean. Clinicians may use either the fixed or age-specific ITs in making therapeutic decisions in postmenopausal women. The economical aspects of such decisions, however, need to be considered.
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Lekamwasam, S. Sri Lankan FRAX model and country-specific intervention thresholds. Arch Osteoporos 8, 148 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11657-013-0148-x
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