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Evolving Role of Imaging in the Evaluation of Bone Structure†‡

  1. Tishya A.L. Wren,
  2. Vicente Gilsanz*

Article first published online: 18 DEC 2009

DOI: 10.1359/jbmr.091026

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Journal of Bone and Mineral Research

Journal of Bone and Mineral Research

Volume 24, Issue 12, pages 1943–1945, December 2009

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Wren, T. A.L. and Gilsanz, V. (2009), Evolving Role of Imaging in the Evaluation of Bone Structure. J Bone Miner Res, 24: 1943–1945. doi: 10.1359/jbmr.091026

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  1. Departments of Radiology and Orthopedic Surgery, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA

*#81, 4650 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA

  1. †

    The authors state that they have no conflicts of interest.

  2. ‡

    Published online on October 17, 2009;

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  1. Issue published online: 21 DEC 2009
  2. Article first published online: 18 DEC 2009

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