The use of multiple sites for the diagnosis of osteoporosis.
INTRODUCTION: It has been suggested that bone mineral density (BMD) measurements should be made at multiple sites, and that the lowest T-score should be taken for the purpose of diagnosing osteoporosis. PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to examine the use of BMD measurements at the femoral neck and...
Main Authors: | Kanis, J, Johnell, O, Oden, A, Johansson, H, Eisman, J, Fujiwara, S, Kroger, H, Honkanen, R, Melton, L, O'Neill, T, Reeve, J, Silman, A, Tenenhouse, A |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
2006
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