Quantitative ultrasound parameters as well as bone mineral density are better predictors of trochanteric than cervical hip fractures in elderly women. Results from the EPIDOS study
Authors:
- A.M. SchottASA.M. Schott
- D. HansDHD. Hans
- F. DuboeufFDF. Duboeuf
- P. Dargent-MolinaPDP. Dargent-Molina
- T. HajriTHT. Hajri
- G. BréartGBG. Bréart
- P.J. MeunierPMP.J. Meunier
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