Osteoporotic fractures of the proximal humerus, pelvis, and ankle: epidemiology and diagnosis.
Joint Bone Spine
; 72(5): 372-5, 2005 Oct.
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| ID: mdl-16214070
ABSTRACT
Although fractures involving the wrist, spine, and proximal femur are known to be strongly associated with osteoporosis, the underlying bone insufficiency often receives insufficient diagnostic and therapeutic attention. Osteoporosis also increases the risk of fractures at other sites. Low-energy fractures in patients older than 50 years should lead to investigations for osteoporosis, the only exceptions being fractures of the skull, cervical spine, fingers, and toes. The incidence rates of fractures of the proximal humerus, pelvis, and ankle are climbing relentlessly. Whereas fractures of the proximal humerus and pelvis are undoubtedly related to osteoporosis, the link is less well established for fractures of the ankle. Mortality and morbidity rates associated with pelvic fractures are similar to those seen with fractures of the proximal femur, in keeping with the fact that both fractures occur in elderly individuals.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Osteoporose
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Fraturas Espontâneas
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Screening_studies
Limite:
Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2005
Tipo de documento:
Article