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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Language: | English |
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Dove Medical Press
2007-07-01
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Series: | Clinical Interventions in Aging |
Online Access: | https://www.dovepress.com/nonpharmacological-prevention-of-osteoporotic-fractures-peer-reviewed-article-CIA |