Fondation Brugmann
Identification of specific risk factors for imminent fragility fractures in a prospectively followed cohort of elderly and very elderly women in Belgium
2023
Brussel - Laken
Project van Laura Iconaru : 'Osteoporotic fractures alter quality of life, impair mobility and increase mortality, with huge costs for health care systems. Despite this major impact, specific risk factors for imminent fractures have not been well studied. Available prediction models for the risk of osteoporotic fracture do not consider sarcopenia and functional geriatric tests to evaluate fracture risk. Our primary objective is to identify the CRFs for imminent fractures in elderly, very elderly and oldest subjects'