Fractures of the proximal femur: correlation with vitamin D receptor gene polymorphism

Fractures of the proximal femur: correlation with vitamin D receptor gene polymorphism

Fractures are the feared consequences of osteoporosis and fractures of the proximal femur (FPF) are those that involve the highest morbidity and mortality. Thus far, evaluation of bone mineral density (BMD) is the best way to determine the risk of fracture. Genetic inheritance, in turn, is one of th...

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Main Authors: A.C. Ramalho, M. Lazaretti-Castro, O. Hauache, T. Kasamatsu, C. Brandão, A.F. Reis, E. Takata, F. Cafalli, F. Tavares, S.G.A. Gimeno, J.G.H. Vieira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Brasileira de Divulgação Científica 1998-07-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research
Subjects:
osteoporosis
fracture of proximal femur (FPF)
vitamin D receptor polymorphism
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