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[Osteoporosis and the thalassemia "trait"]
C Orzincolo1, G Castaldi, P N Scutellari
1Servizio di Radiologia e Medicina Nucleare, Arcispedale S. Anna, Ferrara.
La Radiologia Medica
|January 1, 1993
Summary
The thalassemia trait, a hemoglobinopathy, is more common in patients with femoral neck fractures. This suggests a link between thalassemia and more severe osteoporosis, increasing fracture risk.
Area of Science:
- Bone Metabolism and Genetics
- Hematology
- Orthopedic Surgery