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Percentage of fragility fractures in patients with hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism according to the fracture site. Apulia, years 2008–2013.
| Fracture side | Patients with hypothyroidism | Patients with hyperthyroidism |
|---|---|---|
| Femur | 42.9% | 55.9% |
| Humerus | 15.2% | 13.6% |
| Forearm | 12.8% | 10.1% |
| Lumbar spine | 11.2% | 9.5% |
| Tibial pilon | 10.4% | 5.3% |
| Dorsal spine | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Tarsus and metatarsus | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Sacrum spine | 0.4% | 0.2% |
