• Impact of Osteoporotic Fracture Type and Subsequent Fracture on Mortality: The Tromsø Study 

      Alarkawi, Dunia; Bluic, Dana; Tran, T; Ahmed, Luai A; Emaus, Nina; Bjørnerem, Åshild; Jørgensen, Lone; Cristoffersen, T.; Eisman, JA; Center, JR (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-10-26)
      <i>Summary</i> - Less is known about the impact of non-hip non-vertebral fractures (NHNV) on early death. This study demonstrated increased risk of dying following hip and NHNV fractures which was further increased by a subsequent fracture. This highlights the importance of early intervention to prevent both initial and subsequent fractures and improve survival.<p> <p><i>Introduction</i> - ...