Expert physician recommendations and current practice patterns for evaluating and treating men with osteoporotic hip fracture
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A retrospective cohort study with 119 subjects has been carried out to develop recommendations for the evaluation and treatment of men with osteoporotic hip fracture. Little evaluation and treatment was seen in a group of men with such fractures. Physicians who have published on osteoporosis recommend osteoporosis therapy and metabolic evaluation. Men with osteoporosis likely have an underlying metabolic abnormality contributing.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2000
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Group treatment improves trunk strength and psychological status in older women with vertebral fractures: results of a randomized, clinical trial
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A study was conducted to assess whether group exercise and coping classes reduce physical and psychological impatients and functional disability in older women with prevalent vertebral fractures (VFs). The results indicated that weak trunk extension strength and psychological symptoms associated with VFs can be improved in older women using group treatment, and psychological improvements are retained for at least 6 months.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2004
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Adding injury to insult: fracture risk after stroke in veterans
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Study using two cohorts, to determine fracture rates in United States stroke patients is presented. Also impact of patient's clinical characteristics on subsequent fracture risk is determined.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2006
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