Missing an osteoporotic vertebral fracture
This case illustrates an 80-year-old lady who presented with acute low back pain and finally succumbed from complications of osteoporotic vertebral fracture. Among the contributing factors are delayed diagnosis and a lack of continuity of care. It reminds the practitioners of the importance to look...
Main Authors: | Cheong, A.T., Khoo, E.M. |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia
2009
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Online Access: | http://eprints.um.edu.my/10120/1/Missing_an_osteoporotic_vertebral_fracture.pdf |
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