Title: Analysis of bone mineral density of 5186 cases by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry in Nanjing area
Abstract:Objective To study the changes of bone mineral density(BMD)in people in Nanjing and provide scientific basis for prevention and treatment of osteoporosis(OP). Methods BMD of lumbar vertebrae (L 2-4 ),...Objective To study the changes of bone mineral density(BMD)in people in Nanjing and provide scientific basis for prevention and treatment of osteoporosis(OP). Methods BMD of lumbar vertebrae (L 2-4 ),Femoral neck,Ward's triangle and trochanters of 5 186 cases aged 20-89 was measured by dual energy X ray absorptiometry.They were divided into 14 groups by every five years. Results (1)The BMD peak of females was found in age group of 30-34,while it was found in age group of 25-29 for males.(2)Significant loss of BMD was found at Ward's triangle at age 40 for females and accelerating loss at age 50-59 and 80.The loss of BMD in males was graduall,but there was also a rapid loss in age group of 65 at neck,Ward's triangle ,troch anters. Conclusion (1)BMD measurement is necessary after age of 40.The most sensitive sites of detecting osteoporosis are Ward's triangle.(2)We should give to females the emphasis of prevention of OP,but we should pay attention to males as well.Read More
Publication Year: 2002
Publication Date: 2002-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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