Vertebral fracture prevalence in black and white South African women

Conclusion Our findings are noteworthy and the first attempt to compare vertebral fracture risk in women of different ethnicities on the African continent. A similar vertebral fracture risk between black and white women in South Africa must be considered at present to ensure appropriate evaluation in all subjects who present with clinical risk factors for osteoporosis, regardless of ethnicity.
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research