Ultrasound analyses of the calcaneus predict relative risk of the presence of at least one vertebral fracture and reflect different physical qualities of bone in different regions of the skeleton.

Pfeifer, M

Ultrasound analyses of the calcaneus predict relative risk of the presence of at least one vertebral fracture and reflect different physical qualities of bone in different regions of the skeleton. [electronic resource] - Hormone and metabolic research = Hormon- und Stoffwechselforschung = Hormones et metabolisme Feb 1997 - 76-9 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article

0018-5043

10.1055/s-2007-978990 doi


Absorptiometry, Photon
Adult
Age Distribution
Aged
Bone Density
Calcaneus--diagnostic imaging
Female
Femur Neck--diagnostic imaging
Hip Fractures--diagnostic imaging
Humans
Lumbar Vertebrae--diagnostic imaging
Middle Aged
Osteoporosis--complications
Predictive Value of Tests
Prevalence
Risk Factors
Spinal Fractures--diagnostic imaging
Ultrasonography