I think that may be FRAX score.

Sorry, the link is not cooperating.

sbcher, Thanks for explaining. That does make it sound scary. I can empathize with your reaction to the results.

You made me really curious to know what qualifies as "FRANK stage."

I was on a mission to find the answer. After struggling to find a clear explanation online, I turned to ChatGPT for some insights. Surprising me, the AI described "frank" in medical terms as indicating that a condition or finding is unmistakable, obvious, or clearly visible on examination or diagnostic tests. Essentially, it's like when we use the phrase "To be quite frank," meaning straightforward and clear.
I had a little chuckle because I initially thought it was a technical stage or measurement. The term "frank" simply reflects how clearly our osteoporosis shows on our DEXA results, rather than indicating a stage or severity on its own.
Reflecting on my own experience, even though it wasn’t described using the word, my DEXA results also showed "frank" osteoporosis. I distinctly remember the radiology tech's reaction while doing my first DEXA scan—her expression said it all, even though she couldn't say anything.
So, your explanation wasn't off the mark. In the context of DEXA results, "frank" does signify the seriousness of the condition.
Thanks again! 🙂