Opportunistic hand radiographs to screen for low forearm bone mineral density: a prospective and retrospective cohort study
Abstract Background Low bone mineral density affects 53% of women over age 65 in the US, yet many are unaware and remain untreated. Underdiagnosis of forearm osteoporosis and related fragility fractures represent missed warning signs of more deadly, future fractures. This study aimed to determine if...
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BMC
2024-02-01
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| Schriftenreihe: | BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders |
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| Online Zugang: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-023-07127-w |