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KMID : 1039620130030010006
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Korean Journal of Family Practice
2013 Volume.3 No. 1 p.6 ~ p.15
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Diagnostic Approach to Osteoporosis: Interpretation of Bone Density Measurement
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Kim Bom-Taeck
Lee Seung-Hwa
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Abstract
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Osteoporosis is a systemic skeletal disorder characterized by lower bone mass and compromised microarchitecture, increasing susceptibility to fragility fracture. Practical guidelines suggested by the World Health Organization have provoked confusion when interpreting bone densitometry results. Family physicians need to improve their understanding of the measurement using different devices, and apply this knowledge in clinical practice.
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KEYWORD
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Osteoporosis, Diagnosis, Bone Mineral Density, Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry
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