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The role of carboxy-terminal cross-linking telopeptide of type I collagen, dual x-ray absorptiometry bone strain and Romberg test in a new osteoporotic fracture risk evaluation: A proposal from an observational study.

PLoS ONE, 2018
The consolidated way of diagnosing and treating osteoporosis in order to prevent fragility fractures has recently been questioned by some papers, which complained of overdiagnosis and consequent overtreatment of this pathology with underestimating other ...
Fabio M Ulivieri, Luca P Piodi, Enzo Grossi, Luca Rinaudo, Carmelo Messina, Anna P Tassi, Marcello Filopanti, Anna Tirelli, Francesco Sardanelli   +8 more
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The physical, psychological and social impact of long bone fractures on adults: A review

African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine, 2019
Background: Long bone fractures are common injuries caused by trauma and are a common cause for referral to hospitals. Little consideration has been given to the impact of long bone fractures in adults despite the World Health Organization’s statement ...
Sevani Singaram, Mergan Naidoo
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Monte Carlo modeling of radiation dose from radiation therapy with superficial x‐rays

Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, EarlyView.
Abstract Introduction Superficial x‐rays (50–100 kVp) are used for treating non‐melanoma skin cancer and intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT). At these energies, the photoelectric effect significantly increases absorbed dose to bone compared to soft tissue.
Reham Barghash, Tiffany W. Martin, Amber R. Prebble, Del Leary   +3 more
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Is there an Association between Dietary Micronutrients Intake and Bone Fractures among Malaysian Reproductive-Age Women? The PURE Malaysia Study

Annals of Global Health
Background: Bone fractures represent a significant health issue and impose a considerable burden on healthcare systems globally. However, data pertaining to bone fractures, especially among reproductive-age women in Malaysia, are very limited ...
Zaleha Md Isa, Nur Atiqah Mohd Ahwan, Noor Hassim Ismail, Rosnah Ismail, Azmi Mohd Tamil, Mohd Hasni Jaafar, Nafiza Mat-Nasir, Nik Munirah Nik Mohd Nasir, Nurul Hafiza Ab Razak, Khairul Hazdi Yusof   +9 more
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Metabolic Consequences of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may have metabolic disruption, which can contribute to adverse long‐term outcomes, for multiple reasons. Patients with RA appear to have a higher risk of sarcopenia, type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus, metabolic syndrome, and hypertension. Systemic inflammation in RA can cause a “lipid paradox,” with reduced low‐
Stevie Barry, Emily Sheng, Joshua F. Baker   +2 more
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EXOGEN ultrasound bone healing system for long bone fractures with non-union or delayed healing: a NICE medical technology guidance [PDF]

, 2014
Open Access. This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial License which permits any noncommercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author(s) and the source are ...
Ailish Higgins, B Campbell, B Livani, C Rubin, Catherine Meads, D Gebauer, E Mayr, I Willits, J White, Joanne Lord, K Withers, LJ Donaldson, M Schofer, M Taylor, Matthew Glover, PA Nolte, S Jingushi, S Rutten, Susan Bayliss, Yaling Yang   +19 more
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The use of a new grafting material (b.Bone™) for the management of severely depressed tibial plateau fractures: Preliminary report of three cases.

Trauma Case Reports, 2023
Tibial plateau fractures are often complex injuries that result from high-energy trauma affecting the articular congruity of the knee. Managing tibial plateau fractures can be challenging because of severe depression of the subchondral cancellous bone ...
T.H. Tosounidis, H.-C. Pape
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Comparing the random blood glucose level in patients with single and multiple long bone fractures

Nigerian Journal of Medicine, 2019
BACKGROUND: Long bone fractures either single or multiple present frequently to the emergency. The metabolic response to trauma elicits various markers amongst which is hyperglycaemia.
K M Onuoha, O Esan, E A Orimolade, I C Ikem, C E O Onuoha   +4 more
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Surgical treatment of the lower leg open fracture with lesions of the main blood vessels. A case report [PDF]

Vojnosanitetski Pregled, 2018
Introduction. Open fractures of the lower leg degree IIIC by Gustilo belong to the most serious open fractures of the lower leg segment.These fractures are, along with the main blood vessels damage, often followed by a severe soft-tissue damage of the ...
Stojiljković Predrag, Jovanović Milan, Golubović Ivan, Radovanović Zoran, Stevanović Goran, Golubović Ivana, Đorđević Dušan, Mitić Aleksandar, Milijić Svetlana, Golubović Zoran   +9 more
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Effects of Dalcroze Eurhythmics Exercise Versus Multicomponent Exercise on Physical and Cognitive Function, and Falls in Older Adults: The EPHYCOS Randomized Controlled Trial

Advanced Biology, EarlyView.
In this randomized clinical trial conducted among 142 community‐dwelling older adults at high risk for falls over 12 months, a Dalcroze Eurhythmics exercise intervention (once weekly, group‐based) improved a variety of physical and cognitive/executive function outcomes compared with a multicomponent exercise intervention (twice weekly, group‐ and home ...
Mélany Hars, Natalia Fernandez, François Herrmann, René Rizzoli, Serge Ferrari, Christophe Graf, Patrik Vuilleumier, Andrea Trombetti   +7 more
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