Height Loss in Women Caused by Vertebral Fractures and Osteoporosis

To investigate women, with height loss of more than three cm, without earlier diagnosed spinal fractures, for osteoporosis and vertebral fractures.Consecutively enrollment of women aged 50-85 years with a height loss of three cm or more. 80 women with a mean age of 70 years old (51-84) were recruited. Determination was made of bone mineral density (BMD) with DXA technique on hip, lumbar spine and whole body. Lateral spine radiographs were...