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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Radiographic absorptiometry for pre-screening of osteoporosis in patients with low energy fractures

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Pages 269-274 | Received 28 Jan 2010, Accepted 12 Mar 2010, Published online: 12 Apr 2010

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