Relationships Among Metacarpal Bone Mass and Handgrip Strength In 150 Healthy Adult Males

Bone density and muscle strength are the primary determinants of bone strength. Measurements of grip strength is less costly, less invasive and in combination with metacarpal bone mineral density (BMD) measurements could provide a feasible way of predicting bone mineral density. 150 hospital staff...

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Main Authors: Canan Tezel, Hicran Uşan, Afitap İçağasıoğlu, Canan Esener, Nesrin Canik Baysal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2004-12-01
Series:Türk Osteoporoz Dergisi
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Online Access:http://www.turkosteoporozdergisi.org/article_4220/Relationships-Among-Metacarpal-Bone-Mass-And-Handgrip-Strength-In-150-Healthy-Adult-Males