Bone Abstracts

Introduction: Osteoporosis and fractures are multifactorial events. Muscle weakness and changes in bone density are of special importance. The aim of this study was to determine wether clinically applicable physical tests could be used to identify the relation between physical performance and fractures.Methods: Data of 179 community dwelling female patients (mean age 74±5.4 years) suffering osteoporosis were retrospectively investigated. Peripheral ...