Body Anthropometry and Bone Strength Conjointly Determine the Risk of Hip Fracture in a Sideways Fall.

In conclusion, the risk of osteoporotic hip fracture in a sideways fall depends on both body anthropometry and bone strength. PMID: 33184710 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33184710?dopt=Abstract

Source: Annals of Biomedical Engineering - November 12, 2020 Category: Biomedical Engineering Authors: Palanca M, Perilli E, Martelli S Tags: Ann Biomed Eng Source Type: research

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