Vertebral Fracture Assessment by Dual X‐Ray Absorptiometry: A Valid Tool to Detect Vertebral Fractures in Community‐Dwelling Older Adults in a Population‐Based Survey

Abstract

In community-dwelling older adults, VFA and radiographs had comparable performances in identifying vertebral fractures, particularly if mild deformities are excluded. Therefore, this methodology is a feasible and promising alternative to improve the management of patients with a high risk of osteoporotic fractures.