Comparison of calcaneal ultrasound and DXA to assess the risk of corticosteroid-induced osteoporosis: a cross-sectional study.
Patients on long-term oral corticosteroids have an increased risk of low bone mass and fragility fractures. Fracture risk rises soon after commencement of corticosteroid therapy and it is possible that these agents adversely influence bone architecture disproportionately to their effect on bone mass...
Main Authors: | Javaid, M, McCrudden, P, Taylor, P, Petley, G, Stroud, M, Fine, DR, Cooper, C, Arden, N |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
2001
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