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The definition and clinical significance of nonvertebral fractures.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20811964     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Nonvertebral fractures form the bulk of osteoporotic fractures and yet, other than hip fractures, are often dismissed, particularly in the younger age groups. Thus, less than 30% of women with osteoporotic fractures and less than 10% of men worldwide are receiving appropriate treatment. This article discusses the incidence, cost, and consequences of nonvertebral fractures. Recent evidence suggests these fractures form the bulk of costs to the community and herald an increased risk of refracture and premature mortality that applies to all types of nonvertebral, and not just hip, fractures.
Authors:
Jacqueline R Center
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Current osteoporosis reports     Volume:  8     ISSN:  1544-2241     ISO Abbreviation:  Curr Osteoporos Rep     Publication Date:  2010 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-09-29     Completed Date:  2011-01-20     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101176492     Medline TA:  Curr Osteoporos Rep     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  227-34     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Darlinghurst, NSW, Australia. j.center@garvan.org.au
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Bone Density
Cost of Illness
Female
Fractures, Bone
Hip Fractures / mortality
Humans
Incidence
Male
Osteoporotic Fractures / economics,  epidemiology*,  therapy
Recurrence
Risk Factors
Sex Factors
United States / epidemiology
Wrist Injuries / epidemiology

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