Different approach to bone mineral density in non-traumatic spinal cord injury: a comparison with traumatic spinal cord injury

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Authors

Onyoo Elizabeth Kim · National Rehabilitation Center

Jisun Lim · National Rehabilitation Center

Joo Hyun Park · Catholic University of Korea

Abstract

BMD evaluation in patients aged 50 years and older with NTSCI should include the lumbar spine area. Individuals with risk factors for SCI must undergo BMD assessment and close monitoring.

Topics & Keywords

Spinal Cord Injury Research Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine

Volume 58, pp. jrm44836-jrm44836

DOI: 10.2340/jrm.v58.44836

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