Objective To investigate whether thoracolumbar flexion dysfunctions increase the risk of thoracolumbar compression fractures in postmenopausal women.
Zhirong Zheng +6 more
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Biomechanical Tolerance of Whole Lumbar Spines in Straightened Posture Subjected to Axial Acceleration [PDF]
Quantification of biomechanical tolerance is necessary for injury prediction and protection of vehicular occupants. This study experimentally quantified lumbar spine axial tolerance during accelerative environments simulating a variety of military and ...
Baisden, Jamie L. +9 more
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Adverse events and safety issues associated with physical activity and exercise for adults with osteoporosis and osteopenia: A systematic review of observational studies and an updated review of interventional studies [PDF]
Objectives: We conducted a systematic review to identify adverse effects of physical activity and/or exercise for adults with osteoporosis/osteopenia. We synthesised evidence from observational studies, and updated three previously published systematic ...
Clark, Emma M. +7 more
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Background: A research investigation aimed to assess the functional outcomes achieved through the application of locking compression plates for the treatment of OTA type-C distal femoral fractures.
Subhendu Naik +2 more
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The Jabal Akhdar Dome in the Oman Mountains : evolution of a dynamic fracture system [PDF]
Acknowledgments: This study was carried out within the framework of DGMK (German Society for Petroleum and Coal Science and Technology) research project 718 “Mineral Vein Dynamics Modelling,” which is funded by the companies ExxonMobil Production ...
Arndt, M. +9 more
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Lumbar spondylolisthesis is a risk factor for osteoporotic vertebral fractures: a case–control study
Objective This study aimed to identify the risk factors for vertebral compression fractures in patients with osteoporosis. Methods A total of 864 patients with osteoporosis were enrolled in a retrospective study from February 2010 to June 2016.
Peng Wang +6 more
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The Chanziping–Daping gold deposit area is located in the southwest section of the Xuefeng arc-shaped structural belt, with mainly NWW-NNW-trending and secondary NNE-trending Au veins.
BAI Daoyuan +4 more
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Present-day stress orientations and tectonic provinces of the NW Borneo collisional margin [PDF]
Extent: 15p.Borehole failure observed on image and dipmeter logs from 55 petroleum wells across the NW Borneo collisional margin were used to determine maximum horizontal stress (σH) orientations; combined with seismic and outcrop data, they define seven
Agostinelli +73 more
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Occult Posterior Pelvic Ring Fractures in Elderly Patients with Osteoporotic Pubic Rami Fractures
Purpose. To evaluate postoperative walking status of elderly patients with osteoporotic pubic rami fractures with or without posterior pelvic ring fractures. Methods.
Tak-Wing Lau, Frankie Leung
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The role of radiation therapy in bone metastases management [PDF]
Bone metastases represent an important complication of malignant tumours. Despite improvement in surgical techniques and advances in systemic therapies, management of patients with bone metastatic disease remains a powerful cornerstone for the radiation ...
DE FELICE, Francesca +3 more
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