Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
9359571 Seminars in Spine Surgery 2005 7 Pages PDF
Abstract
Osteoporosis is a prevalent and treatable disease encountered by the spine surgeon on a regular basis. The following review summarizes the pathogenesis, physiological and biomechanical effects, diagnosis, and medical treatment options for osteoporosis with emphasis on how this disease pertains to the spine.
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Fracture Risk, Bone Densitometry, and the Medical Management of Osteoporosis
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