Prophylactic augmentation of the osteoporotic proximal femur—mission impossible?
Abstract
The high incidence of secondary hip fractures and the associated markedly increased mortality call for preventive actions that could help to avoid these injuries. By providing immediate strengthening and not relying on patient compliance, internal prophylactic augmentation of the osteoporotic proximal femur may overcome the main limitations of systemic bone drugs and wearable protective pads. However, such a method would have to provide...
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Title
Prophylactic augmentation of the osteoporotic proximal femur—mission impossible?
Published Date
Dec 7, 2016
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Volume
5
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