Use of anthropometric indicators in screening for undiagnosed vertebral fractures: A cross-sectional analysis of the Fukui Osteoporosis Cohort (FOC) study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Vertebral fractures are the most common type of osteoporotic fracture. Although often asymptomatic, each vertebral fracture increases the risk of additional fractures. Development of a safe and simple screening method is necessary to...

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Main Authors: Komatsu Misa, Morita Akemi, Sato Yuho, Kadowaki Eiko, Tamaki Junko, Abe Kiyoko, Takeuchi Sayaka, Kajita Etsuko, Iki Masayuki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-11-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/9/157