Evaluation of Adherence to Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry Scan Ordering for Persons Living with HIV at a Tertiary Medical Center

Moving from the prediction of fractures to the prediction of falls in an aging HIV scenario

“…Numerous studies in the general population have shown that FRAX prediction can be improved by adding DXA and/or trabecular bone score [3,14]. Unfortunately, rates of DXA screening remain low among people with HIV [15] and trabecular bone score is rarely available outside of research settings. Both the US and European guidelines recommend obtaining a DXA scan in people with HIV beginning at aged 40–50 years, particularly if at least one risk factor is present (e.g.…”