Clinical characteristics and mortality in Parkinson's disease patients with a history of fractures

Background: Falls and fractures significantly reduce activities of daily living and quality of life in people with Parkinson's disease (PD). Recently, bone health and falls have been highlighted as one of the 'vitals' of PD that should not be overlooked. We aimed to determine the characteristics of PD patients with a history of fracture after disease onset.

Source: Parkinsonism and Related Disorders - May 1, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: N. Tawara, R. Kurisaki, Y. Komoto, A. Nishioka, K. Hara, C. Nagatoshi, A. Fujimoto, M. Ishizaki, Y. Nishida, Maeda Y., H. Ogata, H. Ueyama Source Type: research