Lee S T, Bose K
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National University of Singapore.
Ann Acad Med Singap. 1989 May;18(3):292-5.
Osteoporosis is characterised by a reduction in bone mass that may result in fracture, particularly of the vertebrae, proximal femur and lower forearm. Dual photon absorptiometry is a reliable method of assessing Bone Mineral Content and thus predicting osteoporosis. Osteoporosis especially in women is preventable. For effective prevention we need to have a better understanding of the factors that control the bone mineral content. Further research in this area should be undertaken in our local population.
