Balance Characteristics and Frequency of Falls in Patients with Postmenopausal Osteoporosis

Mohamad Hanafy, Hesham Hamoud, Samy Abdulhakim and Hasan Awwad
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Hasan Awwad: Rheumatology Department, Al Azhar University, Egypt

Orthopedics and Rheumatology Open Access Journals, 2017, vol. 8, issue 1, 14-18

Abstract: Postural instability and impaired balance are increased with age. Loss of balance and increased body sway are important risk factors for falls in the postmenopausal women [1]. The age-related increased incidence of osteoporotic fractures usually due to the combination between increased fall risk and diminished bone strength. The risk of falls is greater in older persons, with the annual incidence increasing up to 50 % in those over age 80 [2]. Although various factors are associated with falls, impaired balance and mobility have been consistently identified as the main risk factors [3].

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Date: 2017
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DOI: 10.19080/OROAJ.2017.08.555730

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