'Measure bone mineral density' presentation slideshows

Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis

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The Aging Spine

The Aging Spine. Pathology - Epidemiology - Treatment J.J. Verlaan. Introduction. Aim of lecture Pathological conditions of the aging spine osteoporosis metastatic spinal disease (degenerative conditions) Epidemiology prevalence; risk factors; socioeconomic costs Treatment Conclusions.

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Osteoporosis and Fractures Are Common, and Becoming More So

Osteoporosis and Fractures Are Common, and Becoming More So. About 10 million Americans age >50 years have osteoporosis 1 Almost 34 million more have osteopenia 1 In 2005, >2 million osteoporotic fractures were sustained, costing an estimated $17 billion 2

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