Diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis in patients with vertebral compression fractures
Article Abstract:
The authors recommend that elderly patients with vertebral compression fractures be tested for osteoporosis in order to improve patient outcomes and prevent future fractures.
author: Hamel, Mary Beth, Neuner, Joan M., Zimmer, Jennifer K.
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2003
Risk factors, Spinal fractures, Spine
Bone density testing in older women and its association with patient age
Article Abstract:
The effectiveness of bone density testing for identifying risks of fracture due to osteoporosis in women in different age groups is discussed.
author: Sparapani, Rodney A., Binkley, Neil, Laud, Purushottam W., Nattinger, Ann B., Neurner, Joan M.
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2006
Science & research, Research, Bones, Measurement, Women, Bone density, Fractures (Injuries), Fractures
Osteoporosis in older people: a tale of two studies (and three treatments)
Article Abstract:
Advances made in the field of treatment for osteoporosis fractures in older people, is discussed.
author: Troen, Bruce R.
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2006
Aged, Elderly, Editorial
subjects list: Care and treatment, United States, Diagnosis, Osteoporosis, Health aspects
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