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FRAGILITY FRACTURE [1 record]

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Record 1 2014-12-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bones and Joints
DEF

A type of pathologic fracture that occurs as a result of normal activities, such as a fall from standing height or less.

CONT

A fragility fracture is a major risk factor for osteoporosis and future fractures.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Os et articulations
DEF

Fracture survenant spontanément ou après un traumatisme mineur, p. ex. une chute de la position debout ou d’une hauteur moindre.

CONT

Quatre-vingts pour cent des femmes ménopausées qui subissent une fracture après 50 ans ont des fractures de fragilisation, ce qui constitue un risque considérable de fractures ultérieures allant au-delà de la baisse de la densité minérale osseuse.

Spanish

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