Table 5 Increases in BMD and associated estimated fracture risk reduction (FNIH Study) (Larger improvements in DXA-based BMD are associated with greater reductions in fracture risk, particularly for vertebral and hip fractures [62]
From: The clinician’s guide to prevention and treatment of osteoporosis
% increase in BMD | % reduction in vertebral fracture | % reduction in hip fracture | |
|---|---|---|---|
At total hip | |||
2% | 28% | 16% | |
4% | 51% | 29% | |
6% | 66% | 40% | |
At femoral neck | |||
2% | 28% | 15% | |
4% | 55% | 32% | |
6% | 72% | 46% | |
At lumbar spine | |||
2% | 28% | 22% | |
4% | 62% | 38% | |
6% | 79% | 51% | |