Hip fractures after stroke and their prevention.
QJM
; 100(9): 539-45, 2007 Sep.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-17693418
ABSTRACT
Increased fracture risk is a recognized complication following stroke. Bone loss following a hemiplegic stroke has been proposed as a major risk factor for post-stroke hip fracture, with a recent focus on the development of novel therapeutic measures to prevent bone loss and fractures after stroke. We briefly review the literature on the epidemiology and pathophysiology of bone loss and hip fracture after stroke, and then critically review recent studies on preventive strategies.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Osteoporosis
/
Stroke
/
Hip Fractures
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
/
Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Aged
/
Female
/
Humans
/
Male
Language:
En
Journal:
QJM
Journal subject:
MEDICINA
Year:
2007
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United kingdom