Murtumariskiarvioinnin

Murtumariskiarviointi refers to the assessment of fracture risk. It is a process used in healthcare to identify individuals who are at a higher likelihood of experiencing a bone fracture, particularly fractures resulting from osteoporosis or other bone-weakening conditions. This assessment helps healthcare professionals to intervene early, implement preventative measures, and tailor treatment plans to reduce the risk of future fractures.

The assessment typically involves evaluating several factors. These can include a person's medical history, such as previous fractures, family history of osteoporosis, and presence of other medical conditions that can affect bone health, like rheumatoid arthritis or certain endocrine disorders. Lifestyle factors are also considered, including diet, physical activity levels, alcohol consumption, and smoking status.

Bone mineral density (BMD) testing, most commonly through a dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan, is a key component of murtumariskiarviointi. This test measures the density of bones, typically in the hip and spine, and helps to diagnose osteoporosis and osteopenia.

In addition to BMD, clinical risk factors are often incorporated into predictive models, such as FRAX (Fracture Risk Assessment Tool). FRAX combines BMD with other clinical risk factors to estimate a 10-year probability of major osteoporotic fractures and hip fractures. This comprehensive approach allows for a more personalized and accurate assessment of an individual's fracture risk, guiding decisions on whether pharmacological treatment or lifestyle modifications are necessary.