Femur Bone Mineral Density and Pentosidine Level Distinguish Ankylosing Spinal Disorder Patients with and without Sacroiliac Ankylosis
Introduction: When spinal fracture occurred in ankylosing spinal disorder (ASD) patients, it is important to evaluate not only the long lever arm but also bone density and bone quality for the determination of treatment strategies. This case-controlled study examined bone mineral density (BMD), bone...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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The Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research
2020-10-01
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Series: | Spine Surgery and Related Research |
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Online Access: | https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/ssrr/4/4/4_2020-0001/_pdf/-char/en |