Although large myelomeningoceles may be visualised on longitudinal scanning, smaller lesions are frequently only visible with meticulous transverse examinations of the entirevertebralcolumn.From theCambridge English Corpus
Prevalence rates were higher in women than men - possibly due to a higher prevalence of osteoporoticvertebralfractures (discussed below).From theCambridge English Corpus
Can strong back extensors preventvertebralfractures in women with osteoporosis?From theCambridge English Corpus
Primary end-points were new radiographicvertebralfractures and bone mineral density.From theCambridge English Corpus
Estrogen-only therapy significantly increased the risk of stroke and significantly reduced the risk of hip,vertebral, and other total osteoporotic fractures.From theCambridge English Corpus
At this age, the load-bearing capacity of the cortical ring is 20-25% of the total strength of thevertebralbody.From theCambridge English Corpus
With age, the load-bearing capacity of thevertebralbody declines, and at the age of 70-80 years will reach values of about 150-300kg.From theCambridge English Corpus
The utility loss the second and following years after a clinicalvertebralfracture was set to 0.05 (36).From theCambridge English Corpus
Exercise can in any case help to maintain function and can provide palliative benefits, particularly forvertebralfracture patients.From theCambridge English Corpus
The phenotype is extremely variable and may be associated with additional craniofacial, renal andvertebraldefects.From theCambridge English Corpus
Proportion of humanvertebralbody bone that is cancellous.From theCambridge English Corpus
Consequently, thevertebralbodies are the first and main sites for osteoporotic fractures.From theCambridge English Corpus
The number ofvertebralfractures showed a decrease when compared with placebo-treated patients.From theCambridge English Corpus
Cartilage that resembles articular cartilage covers the central parts of the inferior and superior surfaces of thevertebralbodies.From theCambridge English Corpus
The end plate is formed from cartilage that resembles articular cartilage andvertebralcortex.From theCambridge English Corpus
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