26th January 2024

A 48-year-old female attends rheumatology clinic to assess her risk of osteoporosis after sustaining a left wrist fracture.

A 48-year-old female attends rheumatology clinic to assess her risk of osteoporosis after sustaining a left wrist fracture. A number of investigations are carried out in order to rule out secondary causes of increased fracture risk.

Which of the following markers of bone formation would you expect to be low in this patient if she has a diagnosis of osteoporosis?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.