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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Main Author: Ekman, Anna
Format: Doctoral Thesis
Language:English
Published: 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
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