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Risk factors for the development of vertebral fractures after percutaneous vertebroplasty
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FDA panel rejects continued marketing of calcitonin salmon for osteoporosis
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Strontium Ranelate in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis
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Intramedullary nailing is a successful treatment for patients with bisphosphonate-associated femur fractures
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Osteoporotic hip fracture incidence declined in Australia
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Patients on statins at increased risk of developing distal biceps tendon ruptures
In elderly men and women treated for osteoporosis a low creatinine clearance of <65 ml/min is a risk factor for falls and fractures.
Dukas L., Schacht E. and Stahelin H.B. Osteoporos.Int. 2005; 16:1683-1690.
Impact of Comorbidities on Hospitalization Costs Following Hip Fracture
The insertional torque of a pedicle screw has a positive correlation with bone mineral density in posterior lumbar pedicle screw fixation.