The impact of vertebral fractures on quality of life in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. Validity of the Italian version of mini-Osteoporosis Quality of Life Questionnaire

Background: Vertebral fracture is one of the most commonly occurring osteoporotic fractures. Vertebral fractures associated with osteoporosis are a major cause of pain in elderly people and may hardly affect patient’s health-related quality of life (HRQOL), making this an important parameter for ass...

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Main Authors: R. Lorenzetti, M. Carotti, A. Stancati, F. Salaffi, W. Grassi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2011-09-01
Series:Reumatismo
Online Access:http://www.reumatismo.org/index.php/reuma/article/view/205