Is ankle fracture related to low bone mineral density and subsequent fracture? A systematic review

Objectives: Ankle fractures are common in the elderly. However, their association with osteoporosis remains controversial. This systematic review aims to determine the relationship between ankle fracture and bone mineral density (BMD), and to investigate the risk of subsequent fractures after ankle...

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Main Authors: Atiporn Therdyothin, Nacharin Phiphopthatsanee, Wiwat Wajanavisit, Patarawan Woratanarat, Sukij Laohajaroensombat, Tulyapruek Tawonsawatruk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-09-01
Series:Osteoporosis and Sarcopenia
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405525520300789