Developmental origins of osteoporotic fracture.
Osteoporosis is a skeletal disorder characterised by low bone mass and micro-architectural deterioration of bone tissue with a consequent increase in bone fragility and susceptibility to fracture.1 It is a widespread condition, often unrecognised in clinical practice, which may have devastating heal...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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2009
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