Idiopathic Parkinson’s Disease, Osteoporosis, and Hip Fractures: A Case Report
Patients with chronic idiopathic Parkinson’s disease are at a high risk for fractures, particularly of the hip. The causes may be multifactorial, including poor balance and other forms of neurological dysfunction. Osteopenia and osteoporosis leading to decreased bone mass are common in these patient...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2011-01-01
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| Series: | Case Reports in Neurology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/323665 |