Orthotic Treatment in Osteoporosis
Journal Title: Ortopedia Traumatologia Rehabilitacja - Year 2006, Vol 8, Issue 4
Abstract
This article reviews the orthotic treatment of elderly patients with osteoporosis. Application of orthopaedics devices shorten the time of immobilization and reduce the risk of complications.
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Andrzej Komor
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