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Osteoporosis International
Published in: Osteoporosis International 5/2003

01-09-2003 | Original Article

Methodological considerations in measurement of bone mineral content

Authors: Georges Boivin, Pierre J. Meunier

Published in: Osteoporosis International | Special Issue 5/2003

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The strength of bones depends on bone matrix volume, bone microarchitecture, and on the degree of mineralization of bone (DMB), and we have recently shown in patients with osteoporosis treated with alendronate that fracture risk and bone mineralization density (BMD) were changed without modifications of bone matrix volume or bone microarchitecture [1]. Thus, DMB must not be forgotten among the factors determining the mechanical competence of bone. …
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Metadata
Title
Methodological considerations in measurement of bone mineral content
Authors
Georges Boivin
Pierre J. Meunier
Publication date
01-09-2003
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Osteoporosis International / Issue Special Issue 5/2003
Print ISSN: 0937-941X
Electronic ISSN: 1433-2965
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00198-003-1469-1

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