Fractures in spina bifida from childhood to young adulthood

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• 作者：A. Trinh ; P. Wong ; J. Brown ; S. Hennel ; P. R. Ebeling…
• 关键词：Adult ; Fracture ; Immobility ; Spina bifida ; Urological intervention
• 刊名：Osteoporosis International
• 出版年：2017
• 出版时间：January 2017
• 年：2017
• 卷：28
• 期：1
• 页码：399-406
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• 刊物类别：Medicine
• 刊物主题：Orthopedics; Endocrinology; Rheumatology;
• 出版者：Springer London
• ISSN：1433-2965
• 卷排序：28

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SummaryThis study assessed the prevalence and types of fractures in spina bifida and examined risk factors for fracture. Fracture prevalence was highest in childhood and reduced in adolescence and young adulthood. The importance of maintaining mobility is highlighted by the increased risk of fracture in those who are non-ambulatory.