Genetic predisposition for femoral neck stress fractures in military conscripts

Genetic predisposition for femoral neck stress fractures in military conscripts

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Stress fractures are a significant problem among athletes and soldiers and may result in devastating complications or even permanent handicap. Genetic factors may increase the risk, but no major susceptibility genes have been identif...

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Main Authors: Barral Sandra, Sahi Timo, Ruohola Juha-Petri, Solovieva Svetlana, Pihlajamäki Harri, Hartikka Heini, Korvala Johanna, Ott Jürg, Ala-Kokko Leena, Männikkö Minna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-10-01
Series:BMC Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2156/11/95

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