Table 1 Characteristic of women with osteoporotic fractures within 2 years after delivery
Characteristics | Osteoporotic fracture (N = 51) | (%) |
|---|---|---|
Time of fracture occurring after delivery (months) | ||
0 | 4 | 7.8 |
1–2 | 3 | 5.9 |
3–5 | 2 | 3.9 |
6–8 | 5 | 9.8 |
9–11 | 4 | 7.8 |
12–14 | 11 | 21.6 |
15–17 | 3 | 5.9 |
18–20 | 9 | 17.7 |
21–23 | 10 | 19.6 |
Site of osteoporotic fractures | ||
Vertebra | ||
Thoracic spine | 0 | 0.0 |
Lumber spine | 2 | 3.9 |
Distal radius | 2 | 3.9 |
Proximal humerus | 0 | 0.0 |
Proximal femoral | 0 | 0.0 |
Ribs | 44 | 86.3 |
Pelvic fracture | 0 | 0.0 |
Lower leg | 3 | 5.9 |