Bone Abstracts

Risk factors for osteoporosis are often present among patients referred for diagnostic CT scans. Recent UK Clinical Guidelines (NICE-CG146) promote the initial use of FRAX in the majority of patients at risk of osteoporotic fracture, in any health setting. We gained approval and NHS Innovation funding for a pilot service whereby patients undergoing a routine clinical CT scan of the abdomen or pelvis could be screened by estimating their 10-year fracture risk. Patient and radio...