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Accurate estimation of vertebral fracture prevalence on lateral spine imaging requires use of validated ascertainment methods

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  1. Park Nicollet Clinic and HealthPartners Institute, Minneapolis, MN, USA

    J. T. Schousboe

  2. Division of Health Policy and Management, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA

    J. T. Schousboe

  3. Department of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA

    N. Binkley

  4. University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada

    W. D. Leslie

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Schousboe, J.T., Binkley, N. & Leslie, W.D. Accurate estimation of vertebral fracture prevalence on lateral spine imaging requires use of validated ascertainment methods. Osteoporos Int 33, 1181–1182 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00198-021-06275-w

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