Mayumi Sakuma, Naoto Endo, Takeo Oinuma, Einosuke Endo, Takashi Yazawa, Kei Watanabe, Satoshi Watanabe
Osteoporotic fracture in elderly populations is increasing worldwide, but there are few data on the incidence and outcome of osteoporotic fractures, including upper extremity and vertebral fracture, during a certain period in a defined geographic area. The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence of osteoporotic fractures in a particular area: Sado City, Niigata Prefecture, Japan. From January to December 2004, osteoporotic fractures of the vertebra, hip, distal radius, and proximal humerus in Sado City were recorded...
2008: Journal of Bone and Mineral Metabolism