Evaluation of bone mineral density and metabolic abnormalities associated with low-energy hip fractures
Oetgen M, Miki R, Smart L, Lindskog D. Evaluation of bone mineral density and metabolic abnormalities associated with low-energy hip fractures. Current Orthopaedic Practice 2009, 20: 674-681. DOI: 10.1097/bco.0b013e3181ad4b0c.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLow-energy hip fracturesBone density T-scoreLow-energy hipLow bone densityMetabolic abnormalitiesHip fractureBone densityT-scoreVitamin DD levelsMetabolic evaluationPatient populationCalcium levelsFemoral neck T-scoreConclusions Most patientsSevere metabolic abnormalitiesParathyroid hormone levelsPercent of patientsVitamin D levelsBone density scanBone mineral densityBone density evaluationBone density valuesEvaluation of osteoporosisEffective screening protocol