Osteoporosis in five elderly women with pubic osteolysis

Authors

  • Junichi Takada
  • Toshihiko Yamashita
  • Tsuneo Takebayashi
  • Satoshi Nagoya
  • Seiichi Ishii
  • Genichiro Katahira

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1080/00016470310013671

Abstract

5 elderly women developed pubic osteolysis after spontaneous fracture of the pubic bone. Radiographs showed gradual progression of the osteolysis, followed by callus formation, and bone union after 4-5 months. Bone mineral density was low in all patients. White blood cell count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and C-reactive protein were normal. Urine deoxypyridinoline was high, but serum osteocalcin normal. Elderly women with spontaneous fractures and osteolysis of the pubic bone should be considered for evaluation of osteoporosis and treatment.

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Published

2003-01-01

How to Cite

Takada, J., Yamashita, T., Takebayashi, T., Nagoya, S., Ishii, S., & Katahira, G. (2003). Osteoporosis in five elderly women with pubic osteolysis. Acta Orthopaedica, 74(1), 59–61. https://doi.org/10.1080/00016470310013671

Issue

Acta Orthopaedica, Volume 74, Issue 1 (2003)

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