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Although there are general risk factors for all types of fragility fractures, the risk may differ according to the type of fracture and the period of life when these fractures occur.
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Dequeker, J., Boonen, S. (1998). Extraskeletal Risk and Protective Factors for Fractures. In: Geusens, P. (eds) Osteoporosis in Clinical Practice. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-3382-7_10
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