Correlation Between Bone Density and Lumbar Compression Fractures
Objectives: Bone densitometry is widely used to evaluate osteoporosis; however, it is pointed out that bone density may be high in the case of fractures, deformities, and osteosclerotic changes. The present study evaluated bone density measured at our hospital and evaluated its correlation with the...
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| author | Toshihide Takahashi MD Tomoya Takada MD, PhD Takeshi Narushima MD Atsuro Tsukada MD, PhD Eiichi Ishikawa MD, PhD Akira Matsumura MD, PhD |
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| description | Objectives: Bone densitometry is widely used to evaluate osteoporosis; however, it is pointed out that bone density may be high in the case of fractures, deformities, and osteosclerotic changes. The present study evaluated bone density measured at our hospital and evaluated its correlation with the presence or absence of lumbar spine fractures. Methods: Bone density of the lumbar spine and femur was measured in 185 patients from July 2017 to June 2019 at our hospital, and the presence or absence of a lumbar spine compression fracture was evaluated on the basis of the image. Information regarding age, sex, lumbar bone density, presence or absence of lumbar fracture, number of lumbar fractures, and grade of lumbar fracture was also statistically evaluated. Results: Analysis was performed for 185 patients (20 males and 165 females, average age 76.9 ± 7.5 years). The bone density was 0.830 ± 0.229 of compression fractured bodies (number of vertebral bodies were 132) and 0.765 ± 0.178 g/cm 3 of noncompression fractured bodies (number of vertebral bodies was 608). Discussion: The presence of lumbar fractures significantly increases bone density. For diagnosing osteoporosis, both bone density and the possibility of lumbar spine fractures must be considered. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-35b21090f89c4287b522e3961f506a812022-12-21T20:36:15ZengSAGE PublishingGerontology and Geriatric Medicine2333-72142020-03-01610.1177/2333721420914771Correlation Between Bone Density and Lumbar Compression FracturesToshihide Takahashi MD0Tomoya Takada MD, PhD1Takeshi Narushima MD2Atsuro Tsukada MD, PhD3Eiichi Ishikawa MD, PhD4Akira Matsumura MD, PhD5University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, JapanKennan Hospital, Ibaraki, JapanKennan Hospital, Ibaraki, JapanKennan Hospital, Ibaraki, JapanUniversity of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, JapanUniversity of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, JapanObjectives: Bone densitometry is widely used to evaluate osteoporosis; however, it is pointed out that bone density may be high in the case of fractures, deformities, and osteosclerotic changes. The present study evaluated bone density measured at our hospital and evaluated its correlation with the presence or absence of lumbar spine fractures. Methods: Bone density of the lumbar spine and femur was measured in 185 patients from July 2017 to June 2019 at our hospital, and the presence or absence of a lumbar spine compression fracture was evaluated on the basis of the image. Information regarding age, sex, lumbar bone density, presence or absence of lumbar fracture, number of lumbar fractures, and grade of lumbar fracture was also statistically evaluated. Results: Analysis was performed for 185 patients (20 males and 165 females, average age 76.9 ± 7.5 years). The bone density was 0.830 ± 0.229 of compression fractured bodies (number of vertebral bodies were 132) and 0.765 ± 0.178 g/cm 3 of noncompression fractured bodies (number of vertebral bodies was 608). Discussion: The presence of lumbar fractures significantly increases bone density. For diagnosing osteoporosis, both bone density and the possibility of lumbar spine fractures must be considered.https://doi.org/10.1177/2333721420914771 |
| spellingShingle | Toshihide Takahashi MD Tomoya Takada MD, PhD Takeshi Narushima MD Atsuro Tsukada MD, PhD Eiichi Ishikawa MD, PhD Akira Matsumura MD, PhD Correlation Between Bone Density and Lumbar Compression Fractures Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine |
| title | Correlation Between Bone Density and Lumbar Compression Fractures |
| title_full | Correlation Between Bone Density and Lumbar Compression Fractures |
| title_fullStr | Correlation Between Bone Density and Lumbar Compression Fractures |
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