Vertebral body index and bone mineral density in women with spinal fractures: 66 probands compared with controls

Authors

  • James C H Goh
  • Siew Leng Low
  • Kamal Bose

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3109/17453679409000905

Abstract

The bone mineral density (BMD) was measured in 61 women with compression fractures of the spine and 66 normal pre-menopausal women. Radiographs of the lateral spine were also obtained and the vertebral body index (VBI) was measured in the region L2-L4. Women with spinal fractures had lower BMD and VBI values. Using both BMD and VBI, 3 regions of fracture risk were defined. All but 2 of the fracture patients were in the moderate- or high-risk region for fracture.

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Published

1994-01-01

How to Cite

Goh, J. C. H., Low, S. L., & Bose, K. (1994). Vertebral body index and bone mineral density in women with spinal fractures: 66 probands compared with controls. Acta Orthopaedica, 65(5), 522–524. https://doi.org/10.3109/17453679409000905