Sensory impairments and wrist fractures: A case-control study

• Main Authors: Bergthora Baldursdottir (Author), Hannes Petersen (Author), Palmi V. Jonsson (Author), Brynjolfur Mogensen (Author), Susan L. Whitney (Author), Alfons Ramel (Author), Ella K. Kristinsdóttir (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Medical Journals Sweden, 2017-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Objectives: To investigate vestibular function, foot sensation, postural control and functional abilities, and to evaluate whether these variables are associated with fall-related wrist fracture. Methods: A case-control study was conducted with 98 subjects, age range 50-75 years, who had sustained a...