Bone density threshold and other predictors of vertebral fracture in patients receiving oral glucocorticoid therapy.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate predictors of vertebral fractures, including a threshold for bone mineral density (BMD), in patients receiving oral glucocorticoids (GCs). METHODS: Data were obtained from 2 randomized clinical trials (prevention and treatment trials of risedronate) using similar methods, but...

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Main Authors: Van Staa, T, Laan, R, Barton, I, Cohen, S, Reid, D, Cooper, C
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2003

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