Hip fracture risk and different gene polymorphisms in the turkish population
BACKGROUND: We aimed to discuss the risk assessments for both patients with hip fractures due to fall-related, low energy traumas and non-fractured control patients by examining bone mineral density and genetic data, two features associated with femoral strength and hip fracture risk. METHODS: Twent...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Faculdade de Medicina / USP
2008-01-01
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Series: | Clinics |
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Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1807-59322008000500013 |