Research Article: Combining Register and Radiological Visits Data Allows to Reliably Identify Incident Wrist Fractures
Introduction:
Fragility fractures, commonly caused by falls, are a major health concern for the elderly. In Europe, . million fragility fractures occurred in , and the incidence is increasing as the population ages. In addition to delivering care, it is important to monitor the incidence of fractures to evaluate the effectiveness of care and prevention measures like fracture risk assessment and prescription of osteoporosis drugs. In Finland, fragility fractures are reported each year, with of these occurring in the distal…
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