A Review and Clinical Perspective of the Impact of Osteoporosis on the Spine

A Review and Clinical Perspective of the Impact of Osteoporosis on the Spine

Introduction: Osteopenia and osteoporosis are common conditions in the United States. The health consequences of low bone density can be dire, from poor surgical outcomes to increased mortality rates following a fracture. Significance: This article highlights the impact low bone density has on spine...

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Main Authors: Bayard C. Carlson MD, William A. Robinson MD, Nathan R. Wanderman MD, Arjun S. Sebastian MD, Ahmad Nassr MD, Brett A. Freedman MD, Paul A. Anderson MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2019-07-01
Series:Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2151459319861591

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