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You are here: Home / Articles / Prevent Osteoporotic Fractures with a Fracture Liaison Service

Prevent Osteoporotic Fractures with a Fracture Liaison Service

May 18, 2019 • By Micah Yu, MD, Anna Lafian, DO, & Christina Downey, MD

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