Journal of Clinical Densitometry
Volume 12, Issue 2 , Pages 224-228 , April 2009

Is the NHANES III Femoral Neck Database Discordant With the Total Hip and Trochanteric Region Databases?

  • Paul G. Rochmis

      Affiliations

    • Bone Densitometry Center, 3027 Javier Road, Fairfax, VA, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Paul G. Rochmis, MD, FACP, FACR, Bone Densitometry Center, 3027 Javier Road, Fairfax, VA 22031-4607.
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  • Michael J. Sheridan

      Affiliations

    • Department of Medicine, Inova Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, VA, USA
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  • Leslie Perry

      Affiliations

    • Bone Densitometry Center, 3027 Javier Road, Fairfax, VA, USA

Received 12 May 2008 ,Revised 1 December 2008 ,Accepted 1 December 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jocd.2008.12.001

Journal of Clinical Densitometry
Volume 12, Issue 2 , Pages 224-228 , April 2009

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