Screening for osteoporosis reduced new fracture incidence by almost half
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Screening for osteoporosis reduced new fracture incidence by almost half
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Fractures can be prevented if osteoporosis is identified and treated. In 2002, we initiated a screening program at our orthopedics department, in which patients between 50 and 75 years of age with a wrist, shoulder, vertebral, or hip fracture are assessed by DEXA of the hip and spine and encouraged to see their doctor for decision on treatment regarding osteoporosis. The ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Acta Orthopaedica
سال: 2012
ISSN: 1745-3674,1745-3682
DOI: 10.3109/17453674.2012.747922