Risk factors for subchondral insufficiency fracture of the femoral head in renal transplant patients
ConclusionSince osteoporosis, the lumbar BMD, serum P, and serum Ca × P were identified as risk factors for a post-RT SIF, these factors should be evaluated before RT for the prediction of the SIF risk.
Source: Journal of Bone and Mineral Metabolism - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
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