Variations in situational risk factors for fractures of the distal forearm, hip, and vertebrae in older women

Abstract Background Situational factors during a fall among three common types of fractures of the distal forearm, hip, and vertebrae among older women in Taiwan were investigated. Methods In 2016 ~ 2017, study participants were identified from those aged ≥65 years who visited emergency departments...

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Main Authors: Wen-Yu Yu, Hei-Fen Hwang, Mau-Roung Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-021-02157-2