Hips at risk osteoporosis and prevention of hip fractures
Hip fractures are the most serious consequence of osteoporosis, and are one important cause of morbidity and mortality among the elderly. Prophylactic treatment for hip fractures are now available. Early detection of individuals with increased risk for hip fractures is therefor of great interest. A...
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Format: | Doctoral Thesis |
Language: | English |
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Uppsala universitet, Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper
2001
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Online Access: | http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-587 http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:isbn:91-554-4930-1 |