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Osteoporosis: The Diagnosis

Description

Publication Year: 2009
Type: Federal resource, Online Publication
Language: English
Website: http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Bone/Osteoporosis/diagnosis.asp

This guide presents information about the steps involved in the diagnosis of osteoporosis. It describes the factors that put someone at risk for osteoporotic fractures and the different tests used to diagnose this disease. There is also information about treatment options.

Availability

This publication is available only on the Internet.

Source

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, NIH, HHS
1 AMS Circle
Bethesda MD 20892-3675

Phone: 301-496-8190
Toll-free Phone: (877) 226-4267 En/Sp

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