Association of Obesity with Forearm Fractures, Bone Mineral Density and Fracture Risk (FRAX®) During Postmenopausal Period

Association of Obesity with Forearm Fractures, Bone Mineral Density and Fracture Risk (FRAX®) During Postmenopausal Period

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the association among obesity with bone mineral density (BMD) and subsequent fracture risk among postmenopausal women with a previous forearm fracture. Materials and Methods: The study enrolled obese (n=40) and normal-weight (n=40) postmenopausal...

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Main Authors: Erkan Mesci, Nilgün Mesci, Afitap İçağasıoğlu, Ercan Madenci
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2016-08-01
Series:Türk Osteoporoz Dergisi
Subjects:
Bone mineral density
fracture risk
obesity
osteoporosis
Online Access:http://www.turkosteoporozdergisi.org/article_10674/Association-Of-Obesity-With-Forearm-Fractures-Bone-Mineral-Density-And-Fracture-Risk-frax-During-Postmenopausal-Period

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