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Wednesday, May 6, 2015

FRAX Modified by TBS



FRAX®, launched by the WHO Collaborating Centre for Metabolic Bone Diseases in 2008, calculates the10-year probability of osteoporotic fracture based on clinical risk factors, including bone mineral density (BMD) as an optional input.

A new feature of the online FRAX risk assessment tool was launched in April 2014. The output of FRAX can now be adjusted for Trabecular Bone Score (TBS™). Calculated by TBS iNsight™ software which installs on existing DXA scanners, TBS is a simple method that estimates fracture risk based on a determination of bone texture (an index correlated to bone microarchitecture). The predictive ability of TBS is independent of FRAX clinical risk factors and femoral neck bone mineral density (BMD) values. Educational information and scientific publications about TBS are available at www.medimapsgroup.com.

By adding the patient’s TBS value after the FRAX calculation, users will get a 10-year probability of risk of hip fracture and major osteoporotic fracture adjusted for TBS. Clinical advantages of using TBS-adjusted FRAX scores include:
  • Increased accuracy of fracture prediction in the individual
  • Reclassification of  patients’ risk for future fracture above or below an intervention threshold
Following the calculation of FRAX probabilities (at www.shef.ac.uk/FRAX) the TBS value can be manually input by clicking on the TBS button below the calculation results box. Entry of the TBS value, automatically calculated by TBS iNsight™ V.3.0, if installed on your densitometer, produces a ‘FRAX Adjusted for TBS’ score.”
http://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/frax-fracture-risk-assessment-tool-output-can-now-be-modified-tbs

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How Strontium Builds Bones

Strontium is a mineral that tends to accumulate in bone. Studies have shown that oral doses of strontium are a safe and effective way to prevent and reverse osteoporosis. Doses of 680 mg per day appear to be optimal. See my "For More Information About Strontium" links section.

Osteoporosis is caused by changes in bone production. In healthy young bones there is a constant cycle of new bone growth and bone removal. With age, more bone is removed and less new bone is produced. The bones become less dense and thus more fragile.

Scientists believe that strontium works in two ways. It may stimulate the replication of pre-osteoblasts, leading to an increase in osteoblasts (cells that build bone). Strontium also directly inhibits the activity of osteoclasts (cells that break down bone). The result is stronger bones.

When taking strontium, be sure to take 1200 mg calcium, 1000 IU vitamin D3, and 500 mg magnesium daily. It is best to take strontium late at night on an empty stomach. Calcium and strontium may compete with each other for absorption if taken together.