Journal of Clinical Densitometry
Volume 12, Issue 1 , Pages 1-4 , January 2009

Identification of Factors Influencing the Intervention Thresholds for Treatment of Osteoporosis Based on 10-Year Absolute Fracture Risks

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PII: S1094-6950(08)00449-6

doi: 10.1016/j.jocd.2008.10.001

Journal of Clinical Densitometry
Volume 12, Issue 1 , Pages 1-4 , January 2009