Screening for osteoporosis with bone densitometry in adults with risk factors for fractures

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2026 Open access

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Authors: Gisela Viviana Oltra, Mariana Andrea Burgos, Diego Ivaldi, Camila Micaela Escobar Liquitay, Juan VA Franco, Luis Garegnani
DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd015847
Cited by: 1
References: 19

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows: To evaluate the benefits and harms of screening for osteoporosis with bone mineral density (BMD) measurement for the prevention of osteoporotic fractures in adults with risk factors for fractures, compared with no BMD screening.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Bone health and osteoporosis research Parathyroid Disorders and Treatments Vitamin K Research Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
2026
Issue
2
Pages
CD015847–CD015847
Publication date
18 February 2026
Language
EN