Can Cortical Bone Sensitivity be Used as a Practical Indicator of Bone Mineral Density in Postmenopausal Women?

Aim: Cortical bone pain in patients with osteoporosis is often overlooked in clinical practice. We investigated the relationship between decrease in femur bone mineral density and the local sensitivity in bone cortex of tibia and radius. Patients and Methods: Thirty women with postmenopausal osteo...

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Main Authors: Kerem Gün, Murat Uludağ, Nurettin İrem Örnek, Halil Koyuncu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2011-08-01
Series:Türk Osteoporoz Dergisi
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DXA
Online Access:http://www.turkosteoporozdergisi.org/article_4272/Can-Cortical-Bone-Sensitivity-Be-Used-As-A-Practical-Indicator-Of-Bone-Mineral-Density-In-Postmenopausal-Women