5th May 2024

A 68-year-old woman, postmenopausal, presents with a recent history of a wrist fracture following a minor fall.

A 68-year-old woman, postmenopausal, presents with a recent history of a wrist fracture following a minor fall. She has a past medical history of rheumatoid arthritis. Her dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan reveals a T-score of -2.7 at the femoral neck. She has no history of peptic ulcer disease or gastroesophageal reflux.

Which is the most appropriate management option for this patient?