Clinical evaluation of semi automated assessment of metacarpal cortical index and bone mineral density
- VernacularTitle:半自动方法测定掌骨皮质指数和骨密度的临床评价
- Author:
Dongmei ZHANG
;
Ruth Cox
;
Taina Taube
;
Linda Reaney
;
Eugene Mccloskey
;
John Kanis
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research
2001;5(8):54-55
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To measure the bone mineral density on hand radiographs at the midpoint of the second metacarpal on right hand(mBMD) and metacarpal cortical index(MCI).To estimate the correlation of mBMD and MCI with bone mineral density assessed by a variety of technique at different sites.Methods We measured mBMD and MCI in 178 femeal osteoporosis patients.Results Mean mBMD and MCI were significantly lower in the patients with vertebral deformity compared to those without vertebral deformity.Both mBMD and MCI positive significantly correlated with distal forearm BMD,tibial ultrasound velocity and hip BMD and negative significantly correlated with age.Conclusion mBMD and MCI are sensitive to bone mass change in skeletal status.It can predict future fracture.
