Osteoporosis and vertebral fractures in ankylosing spondylitis

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Title:	Osteoporosis and vertebral fractures in ankylosing spondylitis
Authors:	GEUSENS, Piet Vosse, Debby van der Linden, Sjef
Issue Date:	2007
Publisher:	LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS
Source:	CURRENT OPINION IN RHEUMATOLOGY, 19(4). p. 335-339
Abstract:	Diagnosing fractures of the vertebral body and its dorsal arch remains a challenge in studies and in clinical practice. Prospective studies are needed to evaluate to what degree such fractures can be prevented in ankylosing spondylitis.
Notes:	Univ Hosp, Dept Internal Med, Div Rheumatol, NL-6202 AZ Maastricht, Netherlands. Univ Hasselt, Biomed Res Inst, Hasselt, Belgium.GEUSENS, P, Univ Hosp, Dept Internal Med, Div Rheumatol, P Debyelaan 24,Postbus 5800, NL-6202 AZ Maastricht, Netherlands.piet.geusens@scarlet.be
Keywords:	ankylosing spondylitis; biomechanics; osteoimmunology; vertebral fractures
Document URI:	http://hdl.handle.net/1942/4091
ISSN:	1040-8711
e-ISSN:	1531-6963
ISI #:	000247769400002
Category:	A1
Type:	Journal Contribution
Validations:	ecoom 2008
Appears in Collections:	Research publications

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