Consequences of stroke on the skeleton

Over the last decades of the twentieth century survival after stroke has increased considerably, with the greatest effect being in patients over 75 years. As a result, stroke is now affecting tissues and organs previously regarded as being of little relevance. The skeleton is one body system that in...

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Published inReviews in clinical gerontology Vol. 13; no. 1; pp. 11 - 23
Main Authors Davie, MWJ, Hill, SN, Haddaway, MJ
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Cambridge, UK Cambridge University Press 01.02.2003
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Clinical geriatrics
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Summary:Over the last decades of the twentieth century survival after stroke has increased considerably, with the greatest effect being in patients over 75 years. As a result, stroke is now affecting tissues and organs previously regarded as being of little relevance. The skeleton is one body system that in the longer term is affected by stroke, with fracture now becoming a significant complication. Bone loss can now readily be measured, and therapies that may be able to prevent bone loss and fracture are available for clinical trial. This review examines the direct and indirect factors that influence the relationship between fracture and stroke.
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ISSN:0959-2598
1469-9036
DOI:10.1017/S0959259803013121