Meta-analysis of how well measures of bone mineral density predict occurrence of osteoporotic fractures

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Summary

Measurements of bone mineral density can predict fracture risk but cannot identify individuals who will have a fracture, and a programme of screening menopausal women for osteoporosis by measuring bone density cannot be recommended.

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1996-05-18
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Pulley, Medicine, Avulsion, Tendon, Surgery

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