Risk of osteoporosis among individuals with varicose veins: a multi-institution cohort study

ConclusionThe present study demonstrated individuals with varicose veins had an increased risk of osteoporosis. Physicians should be alerted to this issue and consider screening for osteoporosis in patients with varicose veins, especially among women and patients older than 50  years.
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research