Vertebral Geometry Parameters Can Predict Fractures

Background: The aim of this study was to investigate vertebral geometry changes and determine cutoff value of vertebral height to predict fractures. Methods: In a cross-sectional study, 280 postmenopausal women recruited .In all subjects bone mineral density and radiog¬raphy of the lumbar spine perf...

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Main Authors: P Tofighi, A Hossein-nezhad, N Sedighi, ZH Maghbooli, B Larijani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2007-08-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Public Health
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Online Access:http://journals.tums.ac.ir/PdfMed.aspx?pdf_med=/upload_files/pdf/3677.pdf&manuscript_id=3677