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Does This Survey Predict Fracture Risk Better Than Dexa Scan?

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In this episode, we’re talking about something that affects millions but often gets overlooked until it’s too late: your risk of bone fracture.

Fractures aren’t just from bad falls — they can happen silently in people with low bone density, poor lifestyle habits, or chronic conditions. We break down exactly what increases your fracture risk and how to take control before it becomes a problem.

We cover:

The FRAX survey: what it is and how to use it

Health conditions that increase fracture risk (osteoporosis, arthritis, diabetes, etc.)

Habits that weaken your bones (smoking, alcohol, low calcium intake, inactivity)

How to reduce your fracture risk with diet, movement, and medical tests

When you should get a bone density scan

Signs you may already be at high risk — even if you haven’t broken a bone yet

Fractures can be painful, life-changing, and even deadly in older adults — but most are preventable. Learn the science, take the survey, and get proactive about your bone health.

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20 Comments

@scds1082 2 months ago

I took the frax test and came out with a score of 1.2% chance of having a hip fracture in the next ten years, relatively low.

@patangel1652 1 year ago

At 65 just recently had my DEXA scan and my FRAX assessment strongly recommended medications. My worst result was R NOF - 3.6. Doing balance and weight training. More scared of the medications than an oteoporotic fracture.

@cbear8150 1 year ago

Here's my bone density test... 62 years old. Bought a bicycle. Fell hard while turning on gravel. Smacked my ankle, knee, shoulder, and temple HARD! Scraped up pretty good, but nothing broken 😀

@Flora-q4c 4 weeks ago (edited)

Sage advise my mother died as a result of the broken hip. After a brief stay in hospice. God bless hospice.

@nelsonv741 1 year ago

As a relatively active guy in my 70's, this is a very relevant topic for you to cover. Keep up the great content!

@Flora-q4c 4 weeks ago

You know, you are doing a good deed by putting this out there.

@VasimTaki-n5g 1 year ago

I always sensed nature had answers we’d forgotten. The book The Hidden Herbs by Anette Ray confirmed it. It’s not about rejecting science—it’s about reclaiming wisdom. This book opened a door I’m never closing again.

@Sean-Smith-Photos 1 year ago

I fractured my heel in January. It was such a tiny fracture it took the doctor for 10 minutes to find it on the xray. He thought I had a sprain but I was very clear about no muscle pain.

7 months later I still have heel pain if I walk more than 15,000 steps. Seriously impacting my quality of life as I'm used to doing 25,000+ steps two or three times a week

@hanshaw1974 1 year ago

Talk about the benefits of K2 and vitamin d.

@lauriesteinhauser8768 1 year ago

I wonder how taking Levothyroxin affects bones. I've been on it for 40 years.

@katherinedemott298 1 year ago

My first broken arm I did not have osteopenia. ( age 67)
My second broken arm I did have osteopenia ( age 75)
Dexa risk of major fracture 17 % Hip fracture 3%
Fell down stairs 2 months ago, landed on hip. No fracture.
I actually gained significant bone density in spine after weight lifting classes shown on dexa scan a few months ago.

@dogwoodgrovegoods 1 year ago

Just ordered a truckload of bubblewrap! But seriously, I wish that I would have known that I had osteoporosis before I broke my hip. Doing what I can to increase my bone density and prevent another fracture. Knowledge is power!

@999Giustina 1 year ago

I did the survey and have a 7% chance of osteoporotic fracture in the next 10 years. That's thanks to my Mother breaking both her hips. She was anorexic for many years and stayed in bed all the time due to mental health problems. I will be cautious of maintaining a BMI that's over 20 as I'm 21.5 currently and doing weight bearing exercises.

@joseenoel8093 1 year ago (edited)

Yrs back our daughter, lazing in the basement on the pull-out couch 🛋 fell onto the ciment floor, twisted/wrapped in a blanket fell she landed on carpeted ciment floor, x-ray read "Hairline fracture" at her elbow, I tell the kids to not hurt themselves cuz they know I won't be visiting them at the hosp nor taking them, wondering how I knew her injury was minor I replied had it been more serious she'd not of been laughing about it, Mom's just know! ❤

@kated2847 1 year ago

This is good. I had a radial and bimalleolar ankle fracture last year from turning my ankle while walking. I took hormone blockers for three years for cancer. Ended up with osteoporosis. We don’t emphasize this risk enough.

@zton636 1 year ago

Thank you. I was dx'd osteoporosis in June. My doctor did this too. But asked about coffee consumption. Good to know my doctor and you guys agree !

@SuperJaXXas 1 year ago

Just watching you guys, you crack me up!

@100amps 1 year ago (edited)

Do you still play hockey after the age of 65? Yeah? 100x. While drinking? Yeah? Your bones are going to disintegrate the next time you cross either blue line.