A new computer tool developed by a University of California doctor can help predict and may help prevent hip fractures in women. Internist, John Robbins, M.D., hopes the computer program can guide physicians in their efforts to protect vulnerable patients from fractures that too often lead to disability or death. Robbins’ research appeared in last month’s edition of the Journal of the American Medical Association. Robbins cautioned that his computerized algorithm is not foolproof and that it requires further testing. But Robbins believes that modeling can help women get a more personalized indication of their risk. Analyzing data from the nationwide Women’s Health Initiative, Robbins and other researchers identified eleven (11) risk factors for hip fractures among post-menopausal women. Researchers then developed a model that can quickly evaluate an individual’s risk of suffering a hip fracture within five (5) years.
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