Detection of risk of falling and hip fracture in women referred for bone densitometry.
expert_opinion · Level V
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Abstract
In an assessment of the practicality of measurement of fall-related risk factors for bone fracture, assessment was easy and the frequency of fractures was high enough to justify routine measurement.
Medical subject headings
- Accidental Falls
- Bone Density
- Geriatric Assessment
- Hip Fractures
Anatomy
- hip