Not Signed In - To avoid fractures, elderly prefer pill to device
Thu, 23 Nov 2006 08:58 PM EST
... NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In a survey of 67 adults, who were mean of 78 years old, at risk for hip fracture due to the bone-thinning disease osteoporosis, the majority stated a preference for taking a bone-building pill over wearing an external hip protector. ...
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- Spinal Fractures
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- Fractures due to osteoporosis
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