Direct costs of common osteoporotic fractures (Hip, Vertebral and Forearm) in Iran

Direct costs of common osteoporotic fractures (Hip, Vertebral and Forearm) in Iran

Abstract Background Osteoporotic fractures impose significant costs on society. The objective of this study was to estimate the direct costs of the hip, vertebral, and forearm fractures in the first year after fracture incidence in Iran. Methods We surveyed a sample of 300 patients aged over 50 year...

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Main Authors: Marziyeh Rajabi, Afshin Ostovar, Ali Akbari Sari, Sayed Mahmoud Sajjadi-Jazi, Noushin Fahimfar, Bagher Larijani, Rajabali Daroudi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-07-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Costs
Fracture
Osteoporosis
Quality of life
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04535-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04535-8

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