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