Table 9.
Comparative features of three fracture risk assessment algorithms
| Dubbo/Garvan | Qfracture | FRAX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Externally validated | Yes (a few countries) | Yes (UK only) | Yes |
| Calibrated | No | Yes (UK only) | Yes |
| Applicability | Unknown | UK | 45 countries |
| Falls as an input variable | Yesa | Yes | No |
| BMD as an input variable | Yes | No | Yes |
| Prior fracture as an input variable | Yesa | No | Yes |
| Family history as an input variable | No | Yes | Yes |
| Output | Incidence | Incidence | Probability |
| Treatment responses assessed | No | No | Yes |
aAnd number of falls/prior fractures