Osteoporosis among Fallers without Concomitant Fracture Identified in an Emergency Department: Frequencies and Risk Factors

Osteoporosis among Fallers without Concomitant Fracture Identified in an Emergency Department: Frequencies and Risk Factors

We aimed to determine whether the Emergency Department (ED) is a suitable entrance point for osteoporosis screening among fallers without concomitant fracture compared to referral from general practice. Furthermore, to identify factors associated with osteoporosis among fallers. Methods. Patients ag...

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Main Authors: Bente Glintborg, Ulrik Hesse, Thomas Houe, Jensen Claus Munk, Jan Pødenphant, Bo Zerahn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:Advances in Orthopedics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2011/468717

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