2023
DOI: 10.11005/jbm.2023.30.1.37
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Health-Related Quality of Life in Osteoporosis Patients with and without Fractures in Tehran, Iran

Abstract: Background: This study aimed to measure the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of patients with osteoporosis with and without fractures in Tehran, the capital city of Iran.Methods: We surveyed a sample of 478 patients with osteoporosis aged over 50 years. Participants with fractures included patients referred to hospitals due to osteoporotic fractures which were alive 6 months after the fracture. Participants without fractures were randomly selected from patients with a definite diagnosis of osteoporosis a… Show more

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“…One of the most common osteoporotic complications is osteoporotic vertebral fracture (OVF). OVF can lead to loss of height, acute and chronic pain, decreased quality of life, and increased fracture risk ( 18 ). Since, falls are known as the main risk factor for fracture in patients with OVF, improving body balance by exercise is believed to have an important role in reducing the future fracture risk ( 19 ).…”
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“…One of the most common osteoporotic complications is osteoporotic vertebral fracture (OVF). OVF can lead to loss of height, acute and chronic pain, decreased quality of life, and increased fracture risk ( 18 ). Since, falls are known as the main risk factor for fracture in patients with OVF, improving body balance by exercise is believed to have an important role in reducing the future fracture risk ( 19 ).…”
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confidence: 99%