Thai Osteoporosis Foundation (TOPF) position statements on management of osteoporosis

The adjusted incidence rate of hip fracture in Thailand has increased more than 31% from 1997 to 2006. Mortality and morbidity after hip fracture are also high. One year mortality after a hip fracture has increased from 18% in 1999 to 21% in 2007. The Thai Osteoporosis Foundation (TOPF) developed th...

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Main Authors: T. Songpatanasilp, C. Sritara, W. Kittisomprayoonkul, S. Chaiumnuay, H. Nimitphong, N. Charatcharoenwitthaya, C. Pongchaiyakul, S. Namwongphrom, T. Kitumnuaypong, W. Srikam, P. Dajpratham, V. Kuptniratsaikul, U. Jaisamrarn, K. Tachatraisak, S. Rojanasthien, P. Damrongwanich, W. Wajanavisit, S. Pongprapai, B. Ongphiphadhanakul, N. Taechakraichana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-12-01
Series:Osteoporosis and Sarcopenia
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S240552551630084X