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EVALUATION OF THE RISK FACTORS OF ASYMPTOMATIC VERTEBRAL FRACTURES IN POSTMENOPAUSAL WOMEN WITH OSTEOPENIA AT THE FEMORAL NECK

Highlights • A high incidence of asymptomatic vertebral fracture was found in osteopenic postmenopausal women. • The number of fractures correlated with a higher risk of estimated major osteoporotic and hip fractures. • Prior fragility fractures are associated with the presence of asymptomatic verte...

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Published in:Maturitas 2016-05, Vol.87, p.95-101
Main Authors: Cano, A, Baró, F, Fernández, C, Inaraja, V, García-Domínguez, C.A
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Language:English
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Summary:Highlights • A high incidence of asymptomatic vertebral fracture was found in osteopenic postmenopausal women. • The number of fractures correlated with a higher risk of estimated major osteoporotic and hip fractures. • Prior fragility fractures are associated with the presence of asymptomatic vertebral fractures. • Height loss was a predictor of asymptomatic vertebral fracture in this population, and is easily measured.
ISSN:0378-5122
1873-4111
DOI:10.1016/j.maturitas.2016.02.014