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...
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 |
Similar Items
-
Mutations in <it>LRP5 </it>cause primary osteoporosis without features of OI by reducing Wnt signaling activity
by: Korvala Johanna, et al.
Published: (2012-04-01) -
Musculoskeletal disorders in physically active conscripts: a one-year follow-up study in the Finnish Defence Forces
by: Pihlajamäki Harri, et al.
Published: (2009-07-01) -
Aetiology and risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders in physically active conscripts: a follow-up study in the Finnish Defence Forces
by: Pihlajamäki Harri, et al.
Published: (2010-07-01) -
Low physical fitness is a strong predictor of health problems among young men: a follow-up study of 1411 male conscripts
by: Taanila Henri, et al.
Published: (2011-07-01) -
Comparison of 1.5T and 3T MRI scanners in evaluation of acute bone stress in the foot
by: Mattila Ville M, et al.
Published: (2011-06-01)