Possible way to reduce fracture rates in patients with traumatic spinal cord injury?
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 24862306.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.apmr.2014.02.029.
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Abstract
Lower extremity fractures in men with spinal cord injury (SCI) are a major problem. The use of thiazide diuretics, a simple and safe intervention, may be effective in reducing the risk of fracture in patients with traumatic SCI. Furthermore, thiazide diuretics have an added benefit of reducing kidney stone formation.
Medical subject headings
- Fractures, Bone
- Sodium Chloride Symporter Inhibitors
- Spinal Cord Injuries