Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing
Volume 10, Issue 2 , Pages 98-105, May 2006

A descriptive survey of the knowledge of female orthopaedic patients in Ireland about the effects, the risk factors and the prevention of osteoporosis

  • Rosemary Masterson, RGN, ENB219, BNS, RNT, MSc ((Nurse Tutor))

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Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital, Finglas, Dublin 11, Ireland

Editor’s comments This interesting study combines a survey with current literature on osteoporosis and its prevention in orthopaedic patients. This perennial problem needs more attention as its consequences are set to explode dramatically in the future.

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PII: S1361-3111(06)00034-3

doi:10.1016/j.joon.2006.03.005

Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing
Volume 10, Issue 2 , Pages 98-105, May 2006

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