Factores de riesgo y prevalencia de osteopenia y osteoporosis en mujeres posmenopáusicas diagnosticadas por densitometría ósea / Risk factors and prevalence of osteopenia and osteoporosis in postmenopausal women diagnosed by bone densitometry

Resumen Objetivo: Determinar la prevalencia de la osteoporosis en mujeres costarricenses posmenopáusicas, atendidas en el Hospital San Juan de Dios de la Caja Costarricense del Seguro Social, y relacionar con características clínicas y de estilo de vida. Métodos. Estudio transversal. Se analizó un total de 923 estudios de densitometría ósea de mujeres con edad entre los 45 y 80 años, en etapa posmenopáusica; se registró un valor de T-score obtenido por densitometría ósea para columna lumbar y cadera; se documentó las variables como la edad, el índice de masa corporal, tabaquismo y otros reconocidos factores de riesgo; se estimó la prevalencia y se analizó la relación con los factores. Resultados. A partir de 923 estudios y los factores de riesgo comúnmente asociados con la enfermedad, fueron estadísticamente significativos los siguientes: la edad (p<0,001), la edad en la menarquia (p = 0,001), la cantidad de años transcurridos desde la menopausia (p<0,001) y el antecedente familiar de fractura de cadera (p = 0,01). Otros factores no resultaron significativos. Conclusiones. Para la población estudiada, se demostró una prevalencia de 47% para osteopenia y de 39% para osteoporosis en mujeres posmenopáusicas. No se logró establecer una relación en las variables de estilo de vida, tales como tabaquismo, alcoholismo, actividad física y consumo de lácteos. Se deben realizar otras investigaciones con un mayor control sobre estas variables para conocer su riesgo relacionado con la enfermedad.

Abstract Aim: To determine the prevalence of osteoporosis in postmenopausal Costa Rican women treated at the San Juan de Dios Hospital of the Costa Rican Social Security Fund, and relate it to clinical and lifestyle characteristics. Methods. Transversal study. A total of 923 bone densitometry studies of postmenopausal women aged between 45 and 80 years were analyzed; A T-score value obtained by bone densitometry was recorded for the lumbar spine and hip; variables such as age, bodymass index, smoking, and other recognized risk factors were documented; the prevalence was estimated and the relationship with the factors was analyzed. Results. From 923 studies and risk factors commonly associated with the disease, the following were statistically significant: age (p<0.001), age at menarche (p = 0.001), number of years since menopause (p<0.001) and family history of hip fracture (p = 0.01). Other factors were not significant. Conclusions. For the population studied, a prevalence of 47% for osteopenia and 39% for osteoporosis in postmenopausal women was demonstrated. It was not possible to establish a relationship in lifestyle variables, such as smoking, alcoholism, physical activity and dairy consumption. Other investigations with greater control over these variables should be carried out to know their risk related to the disease.

Brazilian guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis / Diretrizes brasileiras para o diagnóstico e tratamento da osteoporose em mulheres na pós-menopausa

Abstract Osteoporosis is the leading cause of fractures in the population older than 50 years. This silent disease affects primarily postmenopausal women and the elderly, and the morbidity and mortality rates are high. The main goal of treating osteoporosis is the prevention of fractures. The identification of populations at risk through early diagnosis and treatment is essential. The last Brazilian guideline for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis was elaborated in 2002. Since then, new strategies for diagnosis and risk stratification have been developed, and drugs with novel action mechanisms have been added to the therapeutic arsenal. The Osteoporosis and Osteometabolic Diseases Committee of the Brazilian Society of Rheumatology, in conjunction with the Brazilian Medical Association and other Societies, has developed this update of the guidelines for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis according to the best scientific evidence available. This update is intended for professionals in many medical and health specialties involved in the treatment of osteoporosis, for physicians in general and for health-related organizations.

Resumo A osteoporose é a principal causa de fraturas na população acima de 50 anos. É uma doença silenciosa que afeta especialmente as mulheres na pós-menopausa e idosos e tem elevada taxa de morbimortalidade. O principal objetivo do tratamento da osteoporose é a prevenção das fraturas. A identificação dessa população de risco através do diagnóstico e tratamento precoces é de fundamental importância. A última diretriz brasileira para tratamento da osteoporose em mulheres na pós-menopausa foi elaborada em 2002. Desde então foram desenvolvidas novas estratégias de diagnóstico da osteoporose, bem como fármacos com novos mecanismos de ação foram adicionados ao arsenal terapêutico. A Comissão de Osteoporose e Doenças Osteometabólicas da Sociedade Brasileira de Reumatologia em conjunto com a Associação Médica Brasileira e sociedades afins desenvolveu esta atualização da diretriz do tratamento da osteoporose em mulheres na pós-menopausa de acordo com as melhores evidências científicas disponíveis. Esta atualização é destinada aos profissionais das várias especialidades médicas e da área da saúde envolvidos no tratamento da osteoporose, médicos em geral e organizações relacionadas à saúde.

Utilização da tomografia computadorizada de feixe cônico na obtenção dos índices radiomorfométricos em mulheres na pré e pós menopausa / Use of cone beam computed tomography in obtaining radiomorphometric index in women in pre and postmenopausal

O rastreio de osteoporose utilizando imagens de tomografia computadorizada de feixe cônico (TCFC) é um procedimento ainda discutível. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a qualidade óssea de mulheres de diversas faixas etárias (AG) através de índices de radiomorfométricos obtidos em TCFC. Setenta e cinco imagens de TCFC de mulheres (idades compreendidas entre 40 - 70 anos) foram avaliadas. Os pacientes foram agrupados de acordo com AG, em três maneiras diferentes, de acordo com a prevalência de osteoporose em mulheres brasileiras. Os índices avaliados foram: índice cortical mandibular (ICM), índice mentual (IM) e os índices de tomografia computadorizada superior e inferior (ITC). Dois examinadores calibrados avaliaram as imagens em três tempos: Abertura / reconstrução de imagens (1), repetindo este procedimento e salvando a reconstrução (2), e a avaliação das imagens reconstruídas (3). As reconstruções panorâmicas (variando as espessuras: 0,30, 10, e 20 mm) e imagens transaxiais foram avaliadas. A concordância intra e inter-examinador foram avaliadas por meio do teste Kappa e estatísticas de coeficiente de correlação intraclasse. A correlação de Pearson foi utilizada para verificar a relação entre os índices avaliados e AG. O teste de quiquadrado foi utilizado para comparar a prevalência de osteoporose de acordo com cada parâmetro e AG. Os índices avaliados não apresentaram correlação com AG. Alta concordância intra e inter-examinador foi encontrada para IM e ITC, mas não para ICM. A prevalência da osteoporose variou grandemente, de acordo com o índice avaliado e o valor de corte utilizado para definir a doença (com base na qualidade do osso). Os índices radiomorfométricos quantitativos obtidos na TCFC podem ser avaliados de uma forma reprodutível. Não houve correlação entre os índices e AG, o que sugere que as imagens de TCFC não devem ser utilizadas para o rastreio de osteoporose.

Screening for osteoporosis using cone beam CT images (CBCT) is a datable procedure. The aim of this study was to evaluate the bone quality of women from diverse age groups (AG) using CBCT-based radiomorphometric indices. Seventy-five CBCT images of women (age range 40 - 70) years were evaluated. Patients were grouped according to AG, in three diverse manners, according to prevalence of osteoporosis in Brazilian women. The mandibular cortical (MCI), mental (MI), and the superior and inferior computed tomography (CTI) indices were assessed. Two calibrated examiners assessed the images in three instances: opening/reconstructing the images (1), repeating this procedure (2), and assessing the reconstructed images once again (3). Panoramic reconstructions (0.30, 10, and 20 mm thicknesses) and cross-sectional images were assessed. Intra and inter-examiner agreement were assessed by means of Kappa and intraclass correlation coefficient statistics. Pearson correlation was used to verify the relationship between the assessed indices and AG. Chi-square statistics was used to compare the prevalence of osteoporosis according to each index and AG. Assessed indices showed no correlation with AG. High intraand inter-examiner agreement was found for MI and CTI but not to MCI. The prevalence of osteoporosis varied widely, according to the assessed index and to the cutoff used to define the disease (based on bone quality). Quantitative CBCT-based radiomorphometric indices can be assessed in a reproducible manner. No correlation between AG and the assessed indices was found, suggesting that CBCT images should not be used for the screening of osteoporosis.

Effect of three months of periodized hydrogymnastics exercise program on urinary concentration of deoxypyridinoline in older women

ABSTRACT Objective To determine the effect of three months of periodized hydrogymnastics exercise program on urinary concentration of deoxypyridinoline in older women. Subjects and methods Twenty-six subjects were randomly assigned in two, intervention group (n = 16) and control group (n = 10). The intervention group followed 12-week of periodized hydrogymnastics training program five times a week, 50 minutes of water exercise with work heart rate reserve of 40-50% (1-6thweek) increasing the load to 50-60% (7-12th week); the control group was not involved in exercise and remained sedentary. The urinary concentration of deoxypyridinoline was evaluated by high resolution liquid chromatography using the reactive immulite pyrilinks-D siemens medical solutions, pretest at the baseline and at the end post-test of the 12-week of water-exercise. As statistical analyses mixed 2 x 2 ANOVA was used, also percentage changes (Δ %) was calculated. Results The results did not show significant improvement (p < 0.05) comparing the interaction intergroup and the measurements of urinary concentration of deoxypyridinoline (p = 0.504), percentage change (Δ %) showed positive improvements in the experimental group of -13.7 (nM/mMcreatine) in comparison with -7.1 (nM/mMcreatine) from the control group. Conclusion The present study involves periodization increasing the load heart rate reserve of hydrogymnastics exercise in order to produce grater adaptations, but the results showed than is not possible to infer that hydrogymnastics is effective in increase urinary concentration of deoxypyridinoline in older women, will be appropriated in the future more studies to better clarify the possibilities of improvements between hydrogymnastics and urinary concentration of deoxypyridinoline. Arch Endocrinol Metab. 2015;59(6):523-7.

Trabecular bone score: perspectives of an imaging technology coming of age / Escore de osso trabecular: perspectivas de um método de imagem em aprimoramento

The trabecular bone score (TBS) is a new method to describe skeletal microarchitecture from the dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) image of the lumbar spine. While TBS is not a direct physical measurement of trabecular microarchitecture, it correlates with micro-computed tomography (µCT) measures of bone volume fraction, connectivity density, trabecular number, and trabecular separation, and with vertebral mechanical behavior in ex vivo studies. In human subjects, TBS has been shown to be associated with trabecular microarchitecture and bone strength by high resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography (HRpQCT). Cross-sectional and prospective studies, involving a large number of subjects, have both shown that TBS is associated with vertebral, femoral neck, and other types of osteoporotic fractures in postmenopausal women. Data in men, while much less extensive, show similar findings. TBS is also associated with fragility fractures in subjects with secondary causes of osteoporosis, and preliminary data suggest that TBS might improve fracture prediction when incorporated in the fracture risk assessment system known as FRAX. In this article, we review recent advances that have helped to establish this new imaging technology.

TBS (do inglês, “trabecular bone score”) é um novo método que estima a microarquitetura óssea a partir de uma imagem de densitometria óssea (DXA) da coluna lombar. Apesar de o TBS não ser uma medida física direta da microarquitetura trabecular, ele correlaciona-se com o volume ósseo, densidade da conectividade trabecular, número de trabéculas e separação trabecular medidos por microtomografia computadorizada (µCT), e com medidas mecânicas da resistência óssea vertebral em estudos ex vivo. Estudos em humanos confirmaram que o TBS associa-se a microarquitetura trabecular e resistência óssea medidas por tomografia computadorizada quantitativa periférica de alta resolução (HRpQCT). Estudos transversais e prospectivos, envolvendo um grande número de indivíduos, mostraram que o TBS é associado com fratura vertebral, de colo de fêmur e com outros tipos de fraturas osteoporóticas em mulheres na pós-menopausa. Dados em homens, apesar de escassos, mostram resultados semelhantes. Além disso, o TBS foi associado a fraturas por fragilidade em indivíduos com diversas causas secundárias de osteoporose e, dados preliminares, sugerem que o uso do TBS pode melhorar a previsão de fratura quando incorporado ao sistema de avaliação de risco de fratura (FRAX). Este artigo faz uma revisão de avanços recentes que têm ajudado a estabelecer esse novo método de imagem.

Osteoporose no climatério I: epidemiologia, definição, rastreio e diagnóstico / Osteoporosis in climacteric I: epidemiology, definition, screening and diagnosis

A osteoporose é um distúrbio osteometabólico caracterizado pela diminuição da densidade mineral óssea (DMO), com deterioração da microarquitetura óssea, levando a um aumento da fragilidade esquelética e do risco de fraturas, pelo comprometimento da resistência e/ou da qualidade óssea. Sua incidência pode variar de 14 a 29% em mulheres acima de 50 anos e chegar até 73% em mulheres acima de 80 anos. O objetivo do nosso artigo é estudar a osteoporose relacionada ao período pós-menopausa, mas vale ressaltar que os riscos de fraturas em algumas condições independem da quantidade de massa óssea mensurada, e sim da qualidade óssea. Atualmente dispomos de uma ferramenta muito útil, denominada FRAXtm (Fracture Risk Assessement tool), para avaliação do risco de fraturas; por meio dela, é possível calcular a probabilidadede, em dez anos, ocorrer fratura no quadril e em outros sítios, não somente pela quantidade de massa óssea, mas pela associação de outros fatores clínicos de risco. Isso poderá nos ajudar a tomar decisões clínicas quanto à prevenção e tratamento da osteoporose na mulher na pós-menopausa, na nossa prática diária, quando validada para uso no Brasil

Osteoporosis is a metabolic disorder characterized by decreased bone mineral density (BMD), with deterioration of bone microarchitecture. It leads to an increase in skeletal fragility and fracture risk, by compromising the strength and/or quality of bone. Its incidence varies from 14 to 29% in women over 50 years and reaches 73% in women over 80 years. The objective of our paper is to study osteoporosis related to post-menopause. But, it is noteworthy that the risk of fractures in some conditions depends on the bone quality. Currently, we have a very useful tool called FRAXtm (Fracture Risk Assessment tool), to evaluate the risk of fractures. The probability to occur hip fracture, or another bone fracture, in ten years is calculated, not only by the amount of bone mass, but by the association of other clinical risk factors. This may help us make clinical decisions about prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women in our daily practice, when validated for use in Brazil

Radiografía panorámica como método de detección temprana de osteoporosis en manopáusicas: artículo de revisión / Susceptibility testing of dental caries and its relationship with the child clinic: a review article

La osteoporosis es una enfermedad sistémica del hueso que se caracteriza por un descenso en el espesor de la capa cortical, y en el número y tamaño de las trabéculas del hueso esponjoso, aumentando la fragilidad y susceptibilidad para la aparición de fracturas. El presente artículo de revisión analiza, según la literatura actualizada, el uso de las radiografías panorámicas en mujeres post-menopáusicas como método de detección temprana de osteoporosis. Encontramos que la radiografía panorámica es una herramienta de diagnóstico temprano, preventivo y complementario de enfermedades como la osteoporosis. El odontólogo está apto convenientemente para participar en la detección de esta enfermedad por lo que debe realizar un análisis exhaustivo de las radiografías panorámicas para determinar la densidad ósea del hueso alveolar disminuyendo así riesgos de fracturas. Es recomendable utilizar este método de diagnóstico en conjunto con otras técnicas y, de ser necesario, realizar consulta con un médico especialista

The osteoporosis is a bone systemic disease that is characterized by a reduction in the thickness of the cortical layer, and in the number and size of trabeculae of the spongy bone, increasing the fragility and susceptibility for the appearance of fractures. The present review article analyzes, according to the review of the Literature, the use of the panoramic x-rays in post-menopause women. We find that it is a tool of early, preventive and complementary diagnosis in the field of radiology. The dentist is properly able to participate in the detection of disease, such as osteoporosis, that is why analysis of the panoramic x-rays must be analyzed exhaustively to determine the osseous density of the alveolar bone thus diminishing risks of fractures. It is recommendable to use this method of diagnosis with other techniques and if necessary to do consultation with a specialist traumatologist

Women with primary ovarian insufficiency have lower bone mineral density

The aim of the present study was to assess the prevalence of osteoporosis in a sample of 32 patients with spontaneous primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) in comparison to reference groups of 25 pre- and 55 postmenopausal women. Hip (lumbar) and spinal bone mineral density (BMD) measurements were performed by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry in the three groups. The median age of POI patients at the time of diagnosis was 35 years (interquartile range: 27-37 years). The mean ± SD age of postmenopausal reference women (52.16 ± 3.65 years) was higher than that of POI (46.28 ± 10.38 years) and premenopausal women (43.96 ± 7.08; P = 0.001) at the time of BMD measurement. Twenty-seven (84.4 percent) POI women were receiving hormone replacement therapy (HRT) at the time of the study. In the postmenopausal reference group, 30.4 percent were current users of HRT. Lumbar BMD was significantly lower in the POI group (1.050 ± 0.17 g/cm²) compared to the age-matched premenopausal reference group (1.136 ± 0.12 g/cm²; P = 0.040). Moreover, 22 (68.7 percent) POI women had low bone density (osteopenia/osteoporosis by World Health Organization criteria) versus 47.3 percent of the postmenopausal reference group (P = 0.042). In conclusion, the present data indicate that BMD is significantly lower in patients with POI than in age-matched premenopausal women. Also, the prevalence of osteopenia/osteoporosis is higher in POI women than in women after natural menopause. Early medical interventions are necessary to ensure that women with POI will maintain their bonemass.

O uso de radiografias panorâmicas como um método para predizer a massa óssea em mulheres na pós-menopausa / The use of panoramic radiographs as a method to predict bone loss in post menopausal women

Objetivo: Investigar se a avaliação da cortical mandibular é um método confiável para predizer a densidade mineral óssea utilizando a Morfologia da Cortical Mandibular e a Espessura da Cortical Mandibular em radiografias panorâmicas. Métodos: Duzentos e doze mulheres na pós-menopausa (59,28 ± 4,99 anos) foram incluídas. Questionários estruturados foram aplicados para identificar fatores demográficos e fatores de risco para a osteoporose. A densidade mineral óssea foi medida por dupla absorção de raios-X. A osteoporose foi classificada de acordo com critérios da Organização Mundial da Saúde (T-score -2,5) e foi o padrão ouro para seu diagnóstico. A Morfologia da Cortical Mandibular e a Espessura da Cortical Mandibular foram avaliadas baseadas em métodos validados para verificar as características radiográficas da mandíbula. Resultados: A sensibilidade, a especificidade, os valores preditivos e a acurácia para a identificação de osteoporose pelos parâmetros radiográficos foram analisadas. Resultados para a Morfologia da Cortical Mandibular e a Espessura da Cortical Mandibular foram os seguintes: sensibilidade de 58,33% e 50,00%; especificidade 91,86 e 91,25% e acurácia de 74,08% e 69,91%, respectivamente. A área sob a curva ROC foi de 0,74. O ponto de corte foi 3,4 mm para identificação de osteoporose por meio da Espessura da Cortical Mandibular. Conclusão: Este estudo demonstrou que radiografias panorâmicas são um procedimento confiável para excluir a osteoporose.

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate if the assessment of the mandibular cortical is a reliable method to predict bone mineral density using Mandibular Cortical Erosion and Mandibular Cortical Width from panoramic radiographs. Methods: Two hundred and eleven postmenopausal women (59.28 ± 4.99 years) were enrolled, and structured questionnaires were administered to identify demographic and risk factors for osteoporosis. Bone mineral density was measured by Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. Osteoporosis was classified according to the World Health Organization criteria (T-score -2.5) and it was reference gold standard for osteoporosis diagnosis. Mandibular Cortical Erosion and Mandibular Cortical Width were assessed based on validated methods for evaluating the radiographic characteristics of the mandible. Results: Sensitivities, specificities, predictive values and accuracies for osteoporosis identification by Mandibular Cortical Erosion and Mandibular Cortical Width were evaluated. Respective results for Mandibular Cortical Erosion and Mandibular Cortical Width were as follows: sensitivity 58.33% and 50.00%; specificity 91.86% and 91.25% and accuracy 74.08% and 69.91%. The area under the ROC curve was 0.74 and the cutoff point was 3,4mm to identify osteoporotic women with Mandibular Cortical Width. Conclusion: This study demonstrated that panoramic radiographs are a reliable procedure to exclude osteoporosis and suggests that this methodology could be used to diagnose normal bone density and exclude large populations from unnecessary Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry.

Updated recommendations for the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis: a local perspective

Postmenopausal osteoporosis and osteoporosis in elderly men are major health problems, with a significant medical and economic burden. Although osteopenia and osteoporosis are more common locally than in the West, fracture rates are generally less than in Western countries. Vitamin D deficiency is common in the region and contributes adversely to bone health. Vitamin D deficiency should be suspected and treated in all subjects with ostopenia or osteoporosis. The use of risk factors to determine fracture risk has been adopted by the World Health Organization and many international societies. Absolute fracture risk methodology improves the use of resources by targeting subjects at higher risk of fractures for screening and management. The King Faisal Specialist Hospital Osteoporosis Working Group recommends screening for women 65 years and older and for men 70 years and older. Younger subjects with clinical risk factors and persons with clinical evidence of osteoporosis or diseases leading to osteoporosis should also be screened. These guidelines provide recommendations for treatment for postmenopausal women and men older than 50 years presenting with osteoporotic fractures for persons having osteoporosis-after excluding secondary causes-or for persons having low bone mass and a high risk for fracture. The Working Group has suggested an algorithm to use at King Faisal Specialist Hospital that is based on the availability, cost, and level of evidence of various therapeutic modalities. Adequate calcium and vitamin D supplement are recommended for all. Weekly alendronate [in the absence of contraindications] is recommended as first-line therapy. Alternatives to alendronate are raloxifene or strontium ranelate. Second-line therapies are zoledronic acid intravenously once yearly, when oral therapy is not feasible or complicated by side effects, or teriparatide in established osteoporosis with fractures

La osteoporosis desde la visión del ginecólogo

En el adulto tiene lugar un activo proceso de recambio óseo que se localiza en unidades de remodelación para reemplazar y mejorar las funciones del hueso. Existe una estrecha regulación de este recambio mediante la interacción del osteoblasto-osteoclasto: el primero produce una proteína de membrana, el RANK-L, que al unirse al receptor RANK del preosteoclasto lo madura, lo activa y finalmente lo lleva a la apoptosis. El RANK-L es neutralizado por otra glucoproteína del osteoblasto no anclada a la membrana, la osteoprotegerina, que se fija al ligando impidiendo su unión con el RANK. Del equilibrio entre ambas proteínas depende el ritmo de absorción ósea. Entre distintos factores locales y sistémicos que regulan este equilibrio, los estrógenos aumentan la producción de osteoprotegerina y reducen el RANK-L. Durante la menopausia, la caída del E2 y el aumento de la FHS (también implicada en la remodelación ósea) llevan a una pérdida acelerada de masa mineral ósea, con aumento de la incidencia de osteoporosis y de las fracturas por fragilidad del hueso. En este sentido, referimos la observación de 405 fracturas de cadera/100 000 mujeres posmenopáusicas en Rosario durante el período 2001-2002. También describimos los factores de riesgo para predecir fracturas; encontramos que un índice de masa corporal <25 kg/m2, más de 10 años de menopausia sin tratamiento, baja ingestión de calcio y cifosis con fracturas vertebrales previas son los factores de riesgo más importantes en nuestra población. Se analizan los métodos disponibles para el diagnóstico de la osteoporosis haciendo referencia a las medidas preventivas farmacológicas y no farmacológicas para evitar la aparición de las principales fracturas incapacitantes en la vejez.

Use of the plasma CTX for assessing the bone activity of the mandible among osteopenic and osteoporotic patients

The aim of this study was to determine whether the plasma CTX bone remodeling marker is useful for indicating the bone metabolic activity level of the mandible. Thirty-six patients were selected; all were postmenopausal and aged 50 years or over. In accordance with the WHO criteria for osteoporosis, a control group was set up (n = 10) in which the T-score was greater than -1 and a diseased group with T-score less than -1. Using MDP-99mTc samples, the radioisotope uptake in the femoral neck (R2) and mandibular body (R1) was analyzed. A third examination was performed using the plasma CTX biochemical bone-modeling marker. The inferential results for the diseased group showed that Ln(R1) presented a statistically significant linear relationship with Ln(CTx) (p = 0.067) and with the T-score (p = 0.018). The plasma CTX bone remodeling marker is useful for monitoring the bone metabolic activity of the mandible.

Vitamin D deficiency and its relationship with bone mineral density among postmenopausal women living in the tropics / Deficiência de vitamina D e sua relação com a densidade mineral óssea em mulheres na pós-menopausa residentes nos trópicos

OBJECTIVE: To determine vitamin D (25OHD) status and its relationship with bone mineral density (BMD) in 93 postmenopausal women. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Patients were distributed in two groups: Group 1 - 51 to 65 years (n = 45) and Group 2 - 66 to 84 years (n = 48); 25OHD and PTH serum were analyzed and a DXA scan of the lumbar spine (LS) and femoral neck (FN) were taken. RESULTS: Mean ± SD of serum 25OHD levels were 80.6 ± 43.3 nmol/L (Group 1) and 63.7 ± 27.6 nmol/L (Group 2); 24 percent had 25OHD levels < 25 nmol/L and 43.7 percent < 50 nmol/L. The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency at the 62.5 nmol/L cutoff increased significantly with age. Patients with hypovitaminosis D had a lower BMD at the FN (0.738 ± 0.102 vs. 0.793 ± 0.115 g/cm, p = 0.03) and had been postmenopausal for longer (21.0 ± 8.4 vs. 16.2 ± 8.4 years, p = 0.01). CONCLUSION: We found a high prevalence of hypovitaminosis D in postmenopausal women. Age, years elapsed since menopause and low BMD in the FN were associated with deficiency.

OBJETIVO: Determinar o perfil da vitamina D (25OHD) e sua relação com a densidade mineral óssea (DMO) em 93 mulheres na pós-menopausa. SUJEITOS E MÉTODOS: As pacientes foram distribuídas em dois grupos: grupo 1 - 51 a 65 anos (45 pacientes) e 2 - 66 a 84 anos (48 pacientes); foram analisados 25OHD e PTH séricos e realizou-se exame de DXA em coluna lombar (LS) e colo do fêmur (FN). RESULTADOS: As médias ± desvio-padrão (DP) dos níveis de 25OHD foram 80,6 ± 43,3 nmol/L (grupo 1) e 63,7 ± 27,6 nmol/L (grupo 2); 24 por cento tinham 25OHD < 25 nmol/L e 43,7 por cento, < 50 nmol/L. A prevalência de deficiência de 25OHD, considerando 62,5 nmol/L como ponto de corte, aumentou significativamente com a idade. Pacientes com hipovitaminose D tinham uma menor DMO no FN (0,738 ± 0,102 vs. 0,793 ± 0,115 g/cm², p = 0,03) e maior tempo de pós-menopausa (21,0 ± 8,4 vs. 16,2 ± 8,4 anos, p = 0,01). CONCLUSÃO: Encontrou-se alta prevalência de hipovitaminose D em mulheres na pós-menopausa. Idade, anos desde a menopausa e baixa DMO no FN estavam associados à deficiência.

Application of Osteorisk to postmenopausal patients with osteoporosis / Aplicação do Osteorisk em pacientes pós-menopausadas e com osteoporose

CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Identification of women at risk of bone fracture is becoming less dependent on evaluating bone mineral density through placing greater value on clinical risk factors. The aim of this study was to evaluate the sensitivity of the Osteorisk clinical tool for identifying Brazilian postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, compared with bone densitometry. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional observational study at Faculdade de Medicina do ABC. METHOD: Information on 812 postmenopausal osteoporotic women was retrospectively evaluated from medical records. The women were divided into the age groups 50-59, 60-69, 70-79 and over 80 years. The results from the Osteorisk clinical tool, which uses only age and weight, were compared with bone densitometry T-scores. RESULTS: There were significant correlations between the results from the Osteorisk clinical tool and from bone densitometry, in relation to the lumbar spine (P = 0.027) and hip (P < 0.001), thus showing a non-arbitrary relationship. The overall sensitivity of Osteorisk for identifying women with "high risk of osteoporosis" was 86.5 percent, and it was higher for hip osteoporosis alone (97.2 percent) than for lumbar spine osteoporosis (85.8 percent). The sensitivity was better among older women. CONCLUSION: Osteorisk seems to present good sensitivity for identifying postmenopausal women at risk of osteoporosis. It should be used when bone densitometry is not easily available or as a means of selecting individuals for referral for bone densitometry.

CONTEXTO E OBJETIVO: A identificação de mulheres com risco para fratura está ficando cada vez menos dependente da avaliação da densidade mineral óssea com a valorização dos fatores clínicos de risco. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a sensibilidade da ferramenta clínica Osteorisk em identificar mulheres menopausadas e com osteoporose quando comparada com a densitometria óssea. TIPO DE ESTUDO E LOCAL: Estudo observacional do tipo transversal realizado na Faculdade de Medicina do ABC. MÉTODO: Foram avaliadas retrospectivamente informações de 812 mulheres na pós-menopausa e com osteoporose por meio dos prontuários clínicos. Elas foram divididas nos grupos etários 50-59, 60-69, 70-79 e mais de 80 anos e os resultados da ferramenta clínica Osteorisk, que utiliza apenas a idade e o peso, foram comparados com os valores de T-scores da densitometria óssea. RESULTADOS: Houve correlação entre os resultados da ferramenta clínica Osteorisk e da densitometria óssea, em relação à coluna lombar (P = 0,027) e quadril (P < 0,001), mostrando assim uma relação não-arbitrária. A sensibilidade geral do Osteorisk para identificar mulheres com "alto risco de osteoporose" foi 86,5 por cento e superior para identificar osteoporose de quadril (97,2 por cento) do que para a coluna lombar (85,8 por cento). A sensibilidade foi maior nas mulheres idosas. CONCLUSÃO: Osteorisk parece apresentar boa sensibilidade para identificar mulheres na pós-menopausa em risco de osteoporose. Deveria ser usado quando a densitometria óssea não é facilmente disponível ou como um meio de seleção de indivíduos para realizar a densitometria óssea.

Association of menopause with osteopenia and osteoporosis: results from population based study done in Karachi

To assess the association of osteopenia and osteoporosis with menopause and compare the health seeking behaviour of women related to menopause in different strata of society. A cross-sectional study. Three different socioeconomic strata of Karachi from May till August 2004. A sample of 925 women, over 35 years of age, was selected from 16 clusters of 250 households [50 houses in each cluster]. All apparently healthy women having age between 35 and 50 years were selected in the cluster houses. Those who were not willing to be the part of the study or giving history of taking treatment for any disease for more than 4 weeks were excluded. In-depth interviews were conducted at their houses by the fourth year medical students trained and supervised by the senior faculty of the Medical College. T-scores were calculated to get BMD [Bone Mineral Density] for all the subjects through heel ultrasound. A total of 287 women were found to be experiencing menopause. The mean age of menopause was 47.8 + 4.7 years. Out of those 287 women, 135 [47%] wanted their menses to continue and 235 [82%] had consulted a physician after menopause. There was a significantly lower score of BMD of postmenopausal women [mean = -1.833 + 0.65] compared to pre-menopausal women [mean = -1.597 + 0.60, p=0.016]. Out of the 925 women interviewed, 53% had consulted a physician for various symptoms related to menopause. The symptoms experienced by pre-menopausal women included lack of sleep [25%], fear of becoming sterile [13%] and urinary incontinence [18%]. The average age of menopause was found to be similar to other studies of the country. Lower bone mineral density was found in greater proportion among older females. Majority needed intervention inclusive of awareness through health education and medication

Radiografia panorâmica: instrumento auxiliar no diagnóstico da osteoporose: [revisão] / Panoramic radiograph: auxiliary tool in the diagnosis of osteoporosis: [review]

A osteoporose é considerada um problema de saúde pública pela Organização Mundial de Saúde (OMS). A identificação de indivíduos com baixa densidade mineral óssea e alto risco para fratura associada à osteoporose e o estabelecimento de estratégias específicas de prevenção de fraturas são o alicerce de qualquer programa preventivo de osteoporose. O passo seguinte a esse reconhecimento seria o encaminhamento destes indivíduos para realização de densitometria óssea, exame considerado padrão-ouro para o diagnóstico da doença. No entanto, o custo e a falta de acesso da população ao exame são fatores que dificultam a utilização da densitometria como método de rastreamento populacional para a osteoporose. A radiografia panorâmica é importante na rotina de pacientes idosos, particularmente antes da colocação de próteses totais e implantes em edêntulos. Existem medidas qualitativas e quantitativas realizadas nas radiografias panorâmicas, denominadas índices radiomorfométricos, que podem ser capazes de identificar mulheres na pós-menopausa com indicação de realização de densitometria óssea. O objetivo principal deste artigo é discutir a importância da radiografia panorâmica como ferramenta auxiliar no diagnóstico da osteoporose e de baixa densidade mineral óssea.

Osteoporosis is considered as a public health problem by World Health Organization. The identification of subjects at risk of fractures and with low bone mineral density is the basis of any preventive osteoporosis program. Then, high risk individuals should be referred for dual X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). DXA is considered the gold standard of bone mineral density assessment. Nevertheless, bone densitometry has a limited availability for routine use in population screening. Panoramic radiography is conducted routinely in elderly populations, especially for edentulous patients before treating with complete denture or implants. Some panoramic radiographic measurements, also known as panoramic radiomorphometric indices, may identify postmenopausal women that should perform bone densitometry. The main purpose of this paper is to discuss the importance of panoramic radiography as an auxiliary tool in the diagnosis of osteoporosis and low bone mineral density.

Accuracy study on "Osteorisk": a new osteoporosis screening clinical tool for women over 50 years old

CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Osteoporosis is the greatest cause of quality-of-life reductions, morbidity and mortality among postmenopausal women, with growing incidence as populations age. Clinical tools like Osteorisk provide an easy-access and low-cost alternative method that helps physicians to reduce the need for dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), the expensive gold standard examination for diagnosing osteoporosis. The aim here was to study the accuracy of Osteorisk using heel ultrasonography for bone mineral density (BMD). DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional study, at Faculdade de Medicina do ABC. METHODS: A structured questionnaire was applied to 615 postmenopausal women, with anthropometric measurements, Osteorisk calculations and quantitative ultrasound on the heel using Sonost 2000 equipment. RESULTS: 461 women were included, with mean age 60 ± 9 years, weight 67.6 ± 12.9 kg and body mass index (BMI) 28.8 ± 5.0 kg/m². Their Osteorisk classifications were: 61.0 percent low-risk, 28.4 percent medium-risk and 10.6 percent high-risk. Quantitative ultrasound showed 81.3 percent low-risk, 10.0 percent medium-risk and 8.7 percent high-risk regarding osteoporosis. Statistically significant results were observed (p < 0.001) when Osteorisk was correlated with age, years since menopause and BMI. Correlating these same variables with quantitative ultrasound, statistically significant results were observed for age (p < 0.001), years since menopause (p < 0.001) and BMI (p < 0.006). The sensitivity, specificity, negative predictive value and positive predictive value for Osteorisk were 64 percent, 6.7 percent, 89 percent and 30.6 percent, respectively. CONCLUSION: Osteorisk is a valid tool for screening for women at low risk of osteoporosis, making it possible for these women not to have to undergo densitometry.

CONTEXTO E OBJETIVO: Osteoporose é a principal causa de redução de qualidade de vida, morbidade e mortalidade entre as mulheres no climatério, com aumento na incidência conforme o envelhecimento da população. Ferramentas clínicas como Ostorisk fornecem uma alternativa de acesso fácil e de baixo custo que ajudam o clínico a melhorar a eficácia da solicitação da densitometria óssea, exame padrão ouro, porém caro para o diagnóstico de osteoporose. O objetivo deste artigo foi estudar a acurácia do Ostorisk tendo a ultrassonometria de calcâneo como método de avaliação da densidade mineral óssea. TIPO DE ESTUDO E LOCAL: Estudo transversal, na Faculdade de Medicina do ABC. MÉTODO: Um questionário estruturado foi aplicado em 615 mulheres menopausadas, com medidas antropométricas, cálculo do Osteorisk e realização de ultrassonometria quantitativa do calcâneo com o aparelho Sonost 2000. RESULTADOS: 461 mulheres foram incluídas, com uma idade média de 60 ± 9 anos, peso de 67,6 ± 12,9 kg e índice de massa corpórea (IMC) 28,8 ± 5.0 kg/ m². A classificação do Osteorisk para o grupo estudado foi: 61,0 por cento baixo risco, 28,4 por cento médio risco, e 10,6 por cento alto risco. A ultrassonometria de calcâneo mostrou 81,3 por cento baixo risco, 10,0 por cento médio risco e 8,7 por cento alto risco para osteoporose. Os resultados estatisticamente significantes foram observados (p < 0,001) quando o Osteorisk foi correlacionado com idade, anos de menopausa e índice de massa corpórea (IMC). Correlacionando essas mesmas variedades com a ultra-sonometria, resultados estatisticamente significantes foram observados para idade (p < 0,001), anos de menopausa (p < 0,001) e IMC (p < 0,006). A sensibilidade, especificidade, o valor preditivo negativo e o valor preditivo positivo para o Osteorisk foram 64 por cento, 6,7 por cento, 89 por cento e 30,6 por cento, respectivamente. CONCLUSÃO: Osteorisk é uma ferramenta válida para o rastreamento...

Does Quantitative Tibial Ultrasound Predict Low Bone Mineral Density Defined by Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry?

PURPOSE: Efforts for the early detection of bone loss and subsequent fracture risk by quantitative ultrasound (QUS), which is a non-invasive, radiation free, and cheaper method, seem rational to reduce the management costs. We aimed in this study to assess the probable correlation of speed of sound (SOS) values obtained by QUS with bone mineral density (BMD) as measured by the gold standard method, dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), and to investigate the diagnostic value of QUS to define low BMD. MATERIALS AND METHODS: One hundred twenty-two postmenopausal women having prior standard DEXA measurements were included in the study. Spine and proximal femur (neck, trochanter and Ward's triangle) BMD were assessed in a standard protocol by DEXA. The middle point of the right tibia was chosen for SOS measurement by tibial QUS. RESULTS: The SOS values were observed to be significantly higher in the normal BMD (t score >-1) group at all measurement sites except for the lumbar region, when compared with the low BMD group (t score <-1). SOS was negatively correlated with age (r=-0.66) and month since menopause (r=-0.57). The sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values for QUS t score to diagnose low BMD did not seem to be satisfactory at either of the measurement sites. CONCLUSION: Tibial SOS was correlated weakly with BMD values of femur and lumbar spine as measured by DEXA and its diagnostic value did not seem to be high for discriminating between normal and low BMD, at these sites.

Análise da recomendação da International Society for Clinical Densitometry / Analysis of the recommendations made by International Society for Clinical Densitometry

A prevalência de osteoporose vem aumentando nas últimas décadas, tornando-se um dos grandes problemas de saúde pública no mundo. Desde 1994, a Organização Mundial de Saúde adotou a densitometria óssea como padrão-ouro para o diagnóstico e monitorização de tratamento da osteoporose. Desde então, consensos vêm sendo elaborados para normatizar o uso desse exame. Este artigo estabelece a comparação entre as recomendações preconizadas no consenso da International Society for Clinical Densitometry (ISCD) de 2003 e 2005, abordando, ainda, a última orientação nacional do Consenso Brasileiro de Osteoporose (CBO) de 2002.