Abstract
Osteoporosis (OP) and its main consequence, fracture, is a global public health problem. The fragility fractures occur typically in the hip, spine and wrist, although any bone site can be affected. Measurement of bone mineral density (BMD) of these regions by dual X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is currently the most acceptable method for the OP diagnosis. However, BMD is not the only predicto…