Search for dissertations about: "vertebral fracture assessment"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words vertebral fracture assessment.

  2. 1. Defining the clinical usefulness of vertebral fracture assessment

    Author : Lisa Johansson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Vertebral fracture; vertebral fracture assessment; osteoporosis; DXA; HRpQCT; bone microindentation; mild vertebral fracture; physical function; fracture risk; incident fracture; older women;

    Abstract : Objective: Vertebral fractures (VFs) are the most common osteoporotic fracture and among the strongest predictors for future fracture. VFs can be identified by vertebral fracture assessment (VFA) from lateral spine imaging (LSI) by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). READ MORE

  4. 2. Risk factors for fractures - a link between metabolic bone disease and cardiovascular disease

    Author : Penelope Trimpou; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : Risk factors; General population; Physical activity; Sex hormones; Cholesterol; Stroke; Fracture;

    Abstract : Introduction: Fractures and cardiovascular disease (CVD) are a burden to society, as they result in high morbidity and mortality in both men and women. Aim: The aim was to study prospectively modifiable risk factors for fractures in the general population and to possibly identify a link between metabolic bone disease and CVD. READ MORE

  5. 3. Aspects of fracture risk in elderly women

    Author : Axel Wihlborg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : The main purpose of this thesis was to identify and further specify factors relevant for the assessment of fracture risk. The studies were conducted on two different cohorts of elderly women. The Osteoporosis Prospective Risk Assessment study (OPRA) is a cohort of women followed for over a decade, from the age of 75. READ MORE

  6. 4. Assessment of skeletal structure by MR relaxometry

    Author : Torkel B Brismar; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : magnetic resonance imaging; bone and bones; osteoporosis;

    Abstract : Introduction: More than 40 per cent of all women older than 50 years will suffer from a hip, wrist or vertebral fracture. Most of these fractures are related to bone fragility, osteoporosis. If the disease is diagnosed and treated at an early stage the risk of fracture can be decreased. READ MORE

  7. 5. Genetic and Environmental Influences on Bone and Fractures

    Author : Helene Wagner; Karl Michaëlsson; Håkan Melhus; Nancy Pedersen; Kristina Åkesson; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; heritability; twin study; osteoporotic fractures; vertebral fractures; balance; bone mineral density; bone area; bone markers; Orthopaedics; Ortopedi;

    Abstract : Sweden and Norway have the worldwide highest incidence of osteoporotic fractures. As these fractures constitute a tremendous and growing problem, primary prevention is of great importance. The principal causes of an osteoporotic fracture are a fall and a fragile skeleton. READ MORE