The Effect of Osteoporosis-Related Thoracic Hyperkyphosis on Pulmonary Function - Review

Osteoporosis is defined as a disease characterized by a decrease in bone mineral content and derangement in bone microarchitecture, leading to skeletal fragility with a consequent increased fracture risk. Osteoporosis of the spine results in pain, disability and an overall decrease in quality of lif...

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Main Authors: Oya Özdemir, Yeşim Gökçe Kutsal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2010-12-01
Series:Türk Osteoporoz Dergisi
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Online Access:http://www.turkosteoporozdergisi.org/article_4026/The-Effect-Of-Osteoporosis-related-Thoracic-Hyperkyphosis-On-Pulmonary-Function-Review