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Open AccessImproved control over implant anchorage under the use of the femoral neck system for fixation of femoral neck fractures: a technical note
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Open AccessThe impact of sequential therapy from short-term teriparatide to denosumab compared with denosumab alone in patients with osteoporotic hip fracture: a 1-year follow-up study
Sequential therapy from bone-forming medication to resorptive agents is reportedly effective for patients with severe osteoporosis. The objective of this study is to determine the impact of implementing short-...