Grip strength in men and women aged 50 –79 years is associated with non-vertebral osteoporotic fracture during 15 years follow-up: The Tromsø Study 1994–1995
ConclusionsThe risk of non-vertebral osteoporotic fracture increased with declining grip-strength in both genders, particularly in men aged 50 –64 years.
Source: Osteoporosis International - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
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