A prospective evaluation of bone mineral density measurement in females who have fallen | Zendy

Julia L. Newton | Zendy; Rose Anne Kenny | Zendy; Richard Frearson | Zendy; R. M. Francis | Zendy

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A prospective evaluation of bone mineral density measurement in females who have fallen

Author(s) -

Julia L. Newton,

Rose Anne Kenny,

Richard Frearson,

R. M. Francis

Publication year - 2003

Publication title -

age and ageing

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 2.014

H-Index - 143

eISSN - 1468-2834

pISSN - 0002-0729

DOI - 10.1093/ageing/afg062

Subject(s) - bone mineral , medicine , heel , osteoporosis , dual energy x ray absorptiometry , bone density , dual energy , gold standard (test) , lumbar , hip fracture , cohort , nuclear medicine , lumbar spine , lumbar vertebrae , orthodontics , physical therapy , surgery , radiology , anatomy

The National Service Framework for Older Persons recognises the relationship between falls and osteoporosis; however, the best method for the evaluation of bone mineral density measurement in fallers is unclear. Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry of lumbar spine and hip is the gold standard for bone mineral density measurement, but is time consuming and may not be readily available. A cheaper, more portable alternative is peripheral dual energy X-ray absorptiometry of the heel. This predicts overall fracture risk as effectively as dual X-ray at the spine and hip, although site specific measurements provide the best estimate of fracture risk at a particular location.

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