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Pam Flores

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posted 06/27/2009, comments (0)

What Is A Fragility Fracture?

According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, a fragility fracture is any fall from a standing height or less, that results in a fracture. Our bodies should be able to sustain a fall from this height, without a fracture, unless there is some underlying cause to suspect a bone disorder, like osteoporosis or osteopenia that weakens our bone... Read more Chevron

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Pam Flores

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posted 02/26/2009, comments (0)

New Treatment for Broken Bones, Using Stem Cells (Osteoblasts)

If you've ever had a broken bone, you know that there are several ways to repair the fracture. One way is to splint or cast the bone and wait for it to heal on it's own, or if the fracture is complex, surgery may be necessary where the option's for internal fixation would be, rods and screws, plates and screws, or pins and wires, and some require... Read more Chevron

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posted 12/08/2008, comments (0)

Is Your Doctor Screening for Silent Fractures?

Is Your Doctor Screening for Silent Fractures? If you've read about osteoporosis, you've undoubtedly heard of vertebral fractures and how two-thirds of 700,000 spinal fractures annually go undiagnosed (Kyphon International, 2008). This figure represents more than the total of hip and wrist fractures combined. Why is this number so... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/03/2008, comment (1)

Over Age 65? Any Bone Fracture Might Indicate Osteoporosis

A recap of research and events related to bone health, from an osteoporosis study that changes the way we look at the causes of fracture to a look at poor nutrition during childhood and rickets. Osteoporosis, Types of Trauma, and Underlying Causes of Fracture Important research suggests that contrary to what was once... Read more Chevron

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