Association of Obesity with Forearm Fractures, Bone Mineral Density and Fracture Risk (FRAX®) During Postmenopausal Period

• Main Authors: Erkan Mesci (Author), Nilgün Mesci (Author), Afitap İçağasıoğlu (Author), Ercan Madenci (Author)
• Format: Knjiga
• Izdano: Galenos Yayinevi, 2016-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Teme: article
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Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the association among obesity with bone mineral density (BMD) and subsequent fracture risk among postmenopausal women with a previous forearm fracture. Materials and Methods: The study enrolled obese (n=40) and normal-weight (n=40) postmenopausal w...