study of the risk of fracture in primary hyperparathyroidism

Last reviewed 01/2018

674 consecutive patients presenting to three Danish hospitals with primary hyperparathyroidism were assessed for fractures. This group was compared to 2021 age and sex-matched controls.

Reference:

  • 1) Vestergaard, P, Mollerup, CL. et al (2000). Cohort study of risk of fracture before and after surgery for primary hyperparathyroidism. BMJ, 321, 598-602.