Risk factors associated with prevalent vertebral fractures in Duchenne muscular dystrophy
ConclusionReadily measurable clinical variables were associated with prevalent VF in males with glucocorticoid-treated DMD. These variables may be useful to identify candidates for primary osteoporosis prevention after glucocorticoid initiation.
Source: Osteoporosis International - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
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