Nonpharmacological prevention of osteoporotic fractures

Cathy R KessenichDepartment of Nursing, University of Tampa, Tampa, FL 33606, USA; Nurse Practitioner, Private Practice, Tampa, FLAbstract: Osteoporosis is a systemic, metabolic disease that can result in debilitating fractures. The lasting effects of vertebral and hip fractures can cause acute and...

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Main Author: Cathy R Kessenich
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2007-07-01
Series:Clinical Interventions in Aging
Online Access:https://www.dovepress.com/nonpharmacological-prevention-of-osteoporotic-fractures-peer-reviewed-article-CIA