Methods and reliability of radiographic vertebral fracture detection in older men: The osteoporotic fractures in men study

We describe the methods and reliability of radiographic vertebral fracture assessment in MrOS, a cohort of community dwelling men aged ≥ 65 yrs. Lateral spine radiographs were obtained at Visit 1 (2000–2) and 4.6 years later (Visit 2). Using a workflow tool (SpineAnalyzer™, Optasia Medical), a physician reader completed semi-quantitative (SQ) scoring. Prior to SQ scoring, technicians performed “triage” to reduce physician reader workload,...