We investigated the prevalence and incidence of vertebral fractures worldwide. We used a
systematic Medline search current to 2015 and updated as per authors' libraries. A total of …

Background Osteoporosis has been one of the most common but largely under-diagnosed
clinical problems among elderly population. The disease burden is even greater in China …

Bone mass declines and the risk of fractures increases as people age, especially as women
pass through the menopause. Hip fractures, the most serious outcome of osteoporosis, are …

With the progressive aging of the population, osteoporosis has gradually grown into a global
health problem for men and women aged 50 years and older because of its consequences …

Scientific advances in this field have not only given us a better understanding of what is an
optimal diet, but has allowed food and nutraceutical companies to market products with …

Vertebral fractures are one of the most common fractures associated with skeletal fragility
and can cause as much morbidity as hip fractures. However, the epidemiology of vertebral …

BACKGROUND CONTEXT In the context of the population growing and aging worldwide,
the epidemiology, and burden of vertebral fracture have not been comprehensively …

Osteoporosis is one of the most common skeletal disorders affecting postmenopausal
women. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether a 24-week program of aerobic …

Over the past 4 decades, much has been learned about the pathophysiology and treatment
of osteoporosis, the prevention of fragility fractures, and the perioperative management of …

Vertebral fracture assessment (VFA) is an established, low radiation method for detection of
prevalent vertebral fractures. Vertebral fractures are usually not recognized clinically at the …