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

BMJ · 1996 · Vol. 312(7041) · pp. 1254–1259

Deborah A. Marshall✉(Swedish Council on Technology Assessment in Health Care)O. Johnell(Malmö University)Hans Wedel(Nordic School of Public Health)

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Abstract

Measurements of bone mineral density can predict fracture risk but cannot identify individuals who will have a fracture. We do not recommend a programme of screening menopausal women for osteoporosis by measuring bone density.

Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Bone fractures and treatments Medical Malpractice and Liability IssuesPulleyMedicineAvulsionTendonSurgeryInterphalangeal JointAvulsion fractureContracture

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AgedFemaleFollow-Up StudiesForecastingHip FracturesHumansPredictive Value of TestsProspective StudiesRisk FactorsSensitivity and SpecificityCohort StudiesBone DensityOsteoporosis, PostmenopausalFractures, Bone

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