An Audit of Bone Mineral Density and Associated Factors in Patients with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Introduction: Osteoporosis is a major global health problem and is commonly observed with lumbar stenosis in older people. It is stated that osteoporosis may cause progressive spinal deformities and stenosis in elderly patients. Aim: To audit prevalence of low bone mineral density and associated fac...

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Main Authors: Arash Rahbar, Rahmatollah Jokar, Seyed Mokhtar Esmaeilnejad-Ganji
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2019-02-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://www.jcdr.net/articles/PDF/12544/39690_CE[Ra1]_F(AC)_PF1(AB_SL)_PFA(AB_SL)_PB(NC_AB_SL)_PN(SL).pdf