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...
Main Authors: | Oya Özdemir, Yeşim Gökçe Kutsal |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Galenos Yayinevi
2010-12-01
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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 |
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