Increased fracture frequency in adult patients with hypopituitarism and GH deficiency

Volume: 137, Issue: 3, Pages: 240 - 245
Published: Sep 1, 1997
Abstract
Fracture frequency was studied in 107 hypopituitary patients with GH deficiency (GHD) (69 men, mean age 53 years, range 18-74 and 38 women, mean age 54 years, range 31-73). Routine hormonal replacement therapy was given, except GH. Five male patients and 15 female patients with untreated hypogonadism were allocated to a separate group. The mean duration of hypopituitarism was 13.4 years. The prevalence of a history of fractures was assessed...
Paper Details
Title
Increased fracture frequency in adult patients with hypopituitarism and GH deficiency
Published Date
Sep 1, 1997
Volume
137
Issue
3
Pages
240 - 245
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