Opportunistic hand radiographs to screen for low forearm bone mineral density: a prospective and retrospective cohort study

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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Main Authors: Alana O’Mara, Faes Kerkhof, Deborah Kenney, Nicole Segovia, Paige Asbell, Amy L. Ladd
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-02-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Bone mineral density
Forearm fractures
Osteoporosis
Hand x-rays
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-023-07127-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-023-07127-w

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