Possible way to reduce fracture rates in patients with traumatic spinal cord injury?

Journal Article

Lower extremity fractures in men with spinal cord injury (SCI) are a major problem. The use of thiazide diuretics, a simple and safe intervention, may be effective in reducing the risk of fracture in patients with traumatic SCI. Furthermore, thiazide diuretics have an added benefit of reducing kidney stone formation.

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Duke Authors

Lyles, Kenneth Ward

Cited Authors

Nassaralla, C; Lyles, KW

Published Date

June 2014

Published In

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Volume / Issue

95 / 6

Start / End Page

1021 - 1022

PubMed ID

24862306

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

1532-821X

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0003-9993

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1016/j.apmr.2014.02.029

Language

eng