Table 4 Wrist Fracture Results Odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals point estimates for each risk factor in the development of a new fracture at the wrist
From: Evaluation of easily measured risk factors in the prediction of osteoporotic fractures
RISK FACTOR | Odds Ratio | 95% Confidence Interval |
|---|---|---|
Weight (< 57 Kg) *Reference Level: ≥ 57 Kg | 1.71 | 1.007; 2.897 |
Use of Arms to Rise *Reference Level: rise without arms | 1.53 | 0.790; 2.981 |
Smoking Status *Reference Level: no smoking | 0.62 | 0.259; 1.466 |
Age (65 to 69 y) *Reference Level: < 65 | 0.76 | 0.387; 1.485 |
Age (70–74 y) *Reference Level: < 65 | 1.00 | 0.539; 1.843 |
Age (75–79 y) *Reference Level: < 65 | 0.57 | 0.238; 1.387 |
Age (80–84 y) *Reference Level: < 65 | 0.46 | 0.134; 1.603 |
Age (85+y) *Reference Level: < 65 | 0.83 | 0.183; 3.776 |
Previous Fracture After 50 y *Reference Level: no fracture after 50 | 1.96 | 1.191; 3.223 |
Maternal History of Fracture *Reference Level: no family history | 1.25 | 0.430; 3.627 |
Osteoporotic (<-2.5 SD)** *Reference Level: normal BMD | 2.26 | 0.476; 10.682 |