Low bone mineral density is a significant risk factor for low-energy distal radius fractures in middle-aged and elderly men: A case-control study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In general there is a lack of data on osteoporosis and fracture in men; this also includes low-energy distal radius fractures. The objectives of this study were to examine BMD and identify factors associated with distal radius fractu...

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Main Authors: Johnsen Villy, Hochberg Marc, Rohde Gudrun, Øyen Jannike, Haugeberg Glenn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-04-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/12/67