The Trabecular Bone Score as a Predictor for Thalassemia-Induced Vertebral Fractures in Northeastern Thailand

Introduction. Thalassemia bone disease is one of the disease-related complications in patients with thalassemia. Prevalence of fractures and the role of a trabecular bone score (TBS) as a predictive factor for fractures were evaluated in patients with thalassemia. Methods. A cross-sectional study wa...

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Main Authors: Nattiya Teawtrakul, Sukanya Chukanhom, Suranut Charoensri, Charoonsak Somboonporn, Chatlert Pongchaiyakul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2020-01-01
Series:Anemia
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/4634709