Development and Internal Validation of the Male Osteoporosis Risk Estimation Score
Ann Fam Med Shepherd et al.
5: 540
The Article in Brief
Development and Internal Validation of the Male Osteoporosis Risk Estimation Score
Angela J. Shepherd, MD
, and colleagues
Background In 2002, men accounted for about 2 million cases of osteoporosis. The purpose of this study is to develop a method to identify men at increased risk for osteoporosis and subsequent fractures who would benefit from bone density testing.
What This Study Found The Male Osteoporosis Risk Estimation (MORES) appears to perform better than currently available osteoporosis risk assessment guidelines for men. Compared with other tests, it is simpler to calculate, addresses more risk factors, and does not require extra cost.
Implications
- In men 60 years of age and older, the MORES is a simple approach to identify those at risk for osteoporosis and refer them for a bone density scan to confirm the results.
