ERIC Number: EJ674678
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2003
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Appendicular Fractures: A Significant Problem among Institutionalized Adults with Developmental Disabilities.
Ryder, K. M.; Williams, J.; Womack, C.; Nayak, N. G.; Nasef, S.; Bush, A.; Tylavsky, F. A.; Carbone, L.
American Journal on Mental Retardation, v108 n5 p340-46 Sep 2003
This study found a high incidence of nontraumatic fractures in adults with developmental disabilities living in a state-run facility, a 7.3% incidence among 391 adults. Factors associated with fractures included use of antiepileptic medication. Although bone mineral density (BMD) by heel ultrasound did not predict fracture, values were much lower than for the general population. (Contains references.) (DB)
Descriptors: Adults, Developmental Disabilities, Drug Therapy, Epilepsy, Incidence, Injuries, Institutionalized Persons
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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