Age-related hyperkyphosis, independent of spinal osteoporosis, is associated with impaired mobility in older community-dwelling women.

Katzman, W B

Age-related hyperkyphosis, independent of spinal osteoporosis, is associated with impaired mobility in older community-dwelling women. [electronic resource] - Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA Jan 2011 - 85-90 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Multicenter Study; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1433-2965

10.1007/s00198-010-1265-7 doi


Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Body Mass Index
Bone Density--physiology
Female
Femur Neck--physiopathology
Hand Strength
Humans
Kyphosis--complications
Middle Aged
Mobility Limitation
Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal--complications
Osteoporotic Fractures--complications
Spinal Fractures--complications