Diagnosis of osteoporotic vertebral fractures in children.
Osteoporosis is a generalised disorder of the skeleton with reduced bone density and abnormal bone architecture. It increases bone fragility and renders the individual susceptible to fractures. Fractures of the vertebrae are common osteoporotic fractures. Vertebral fractures may result in scoliosis...
| Published in: | Pediatric Radiology Vol. 49; no. 3; pp. 283 - 297 |
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| Format: | research Journal Article |
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Springer Nature
Mar2019
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