Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8724387 | Osteoporosis and Sarcopenia | 2017 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Following a low-trauma hip fracture, approximately 72% of patients were not started on active antiosteoporosis therapy. Of those who were, the median duration of treatment was 1 month. This represents a missed opportunity for the prevention of future fractures.
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Authors
Swan Sim Yeap, M.F.R. Nur Fazirah, C. Nur Aisyah, Siti Yazmin Zahari Sham, Intan Nureslyna Samsudin, Subashini C. Thambiah, Fen Lee Hew, Boon Ping Lim, Yew Siong Siow, Siew Pheng Chan,