Home

References

 

  1. Once Is Enough: A Guide to Preventing Future Fractures. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Web site. http://www.niams.nih.gov/health_info/bone/osteoporosis/fracture. Accessed August 14, 2008.
  2. Bone Health and Osteoporosis: A Report of the Surgeon General (2004). US Department of Health and Human Services Web site. http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/bonehealth/chapter_1.html. Accessed August 12, 2008
  3. Black DM, Arden NK, Palermo L, Pearson J, Cummings SR. Prevalent vertebral deformities predict hip fractures and new vertebral deformities but not wrist fractures. J Bone Miner Res.1999;14(5):821-828.
  4. American Orthopaedic Association. Pilot Results. http://www.aoassn.org/OwntheBone_PPresults.asp. Accessed October 1, 2008.

 

The information contained in this Web site is not intended to be medical advice. In all cases, the AOA recommends that you consult your own physician regarding any course of treatment or medication.