Refracture and mortality risk in the elderly with osteoporotic fractures: the AGES-Reykjavik study
Refracture and mortality risk in the elderly with osteoporotic fractures: the AGES-Reykjavik study
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London: Springer London
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English
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London: Springer London
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There is imminent refracture risk in elderly individuals for up to six years, with a decline thereafter except in women below 75 who face a constant elevated risk. Elderly men with fractures face the highest mortality risk, particularly those with hip and vertebral fractures. Targeted monitoring and treatment strategies are recommended.<...
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Refracture and mortality risk in the elderly with osteoporotic fractures: the AGES-Reykjavik study
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TN_cdi_proquest_journals_3072904080
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_journals_3072904080
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0937-941X,1433-2965
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1433-2965
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10.1007/s00198-024-07096-3
