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Are distal radius fractures due to fragility or to falls?: A consecutive case-control study of bone mineral density, tendency to fall, risk factors for osteoporosis, and health-related quality of life

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Pages 271-277 | Received 01 Jan 2006, Accepted 01 Sep 2006, Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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