Quantitative evaluation of lumbar spine osteoporosis by apparent diffusion coefficient and signal intensity ratio of magnetic resonance diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging / 中国骨伤

OBJECTIVE@#To investigate the application value of apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) and signal intensity ratio (SIR) of MR diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) in quantitative evaluation of lumbar spine osteoporosis.@*METHODS@#A total of 175 patients with lumbar spine diseases who received dualenergy X-ray absorption (DXA) bone mineral density (BMD), routine MRI and DWI of the lumbar spine from May 2017 to October 2019 were selected. According to the T-value of DXA, the patients were divided into osteoporosis group (64 cases), osteopenia group (53 cases) and normal bone mass group (58 cases). The ADC and SIR values of L@*RESULTS@#There were statistically significant differences in ADC and SIR values among three groups (@*CONCLUSION@#ADC and SIR can better reflect the BMD of patients with lumbar diseases, and can quantitatively evaluate the vertebral body of osteoporosis, which play an important role in the diagnosis of lumbar osteoporosis.

Prediction Method of Elastic Modulus of Trabecular Bone Based on SE-DenseVoxNet / 中国医疗器械杂志

Osteoporosis is one of the common metabolic diseases, which can easily lead to osteoporotic fractures. Accurate prediction of bone biomechanical properties is of great significance for the early prevention and diagnosis of osteoporosis. Bone mineral density measurement is currently used clinically as the gold standard for assessing bone strength and diagnosing osteoporosis, but studies have shown that bone mineral density can only explain 60% to 70% of bone strength changes, and trabecular bone microstructure is an important factor affecting bone strength. In order to establish the connection between trabecular bone microstructure and bone strength, this paper proposes a prediction method of trabecular bone modulus based on SE-DenseVoxNet. This method takes three-dimensional binary images of trabecular bone as input and predicts its elastic modulus in the z-axis direction. Experiments show that the error and bias between the predicted value of the method and the true value of the sample are small and have good consistency.

Medição da cortical óssea através de radiografia panorâmica para diagnóstico de osteopenia e osteoporose em mulheres / Measurement of the cortical bone by panoramic radiography for the diagnosis of osteopenia and osteoporosis in women

RESUMO: Modelo do estudo: Estudo de prevalência. Objetivo: Avaliar a prevalência de osteopenia e osteoporose diagnosticadas por radiografia panorâmica através de medidas qualitativas do córtex ósseo mandibular. Materiais e métodos: Foram utilizados o índice de Klemetti e o índice de Benson através de paquímetro digital. A análise descritiva dos dados foi realizada no Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) V.20.0. Resultados: Das cinquenta radiografias panorâmicas avaliadas de mulheres com média de idade de 43,04 anos, 15 mulheres (30%) foram diagnosticadas com osteopenia pelo índice de Klemetti, não havendo casos de osteoporose na amostra. Em relação ao índice de Benson, os resultados mostraram média de 4,24 mm (DP: 0,54), com valor mínimo de 3,30 e máximo de 6,10 mm. Conclusão: Nossos achados evidenciam a importância da radiografia panorâmica para o diagnóstico precoce de osteopenia e osteoporose. A radiografia panorâmica apresenta baixo custo e facilidade de uso pelos cirurgiões-dentistas, sendo um exame amplamente utilizado em diversas áreas da odontologia. (AU)

ABSTRACT: Study design: Prevalence study. Aim: Evaluating the prevalence of osteopenia and osteoporosis diagnosed by panoramic radiography through qualitative measurements of the mandibular bone cortex. Materials and methods: The Klemetti index and the Benson index were used through a digital caliper. The descriptive analysis of the date was performed in the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) V.20.0. Results: Of the fifty panoramic radiographs evaluated from women with a mean age of 43.04 years, 15 women (30%) were diagnosed with Klemetti's osteopenia, and there were no cases of osteoporosis in the sample. Regarding the Benson index, the results showed an average of 4.24 mm (SD: 0.54), with a minimum value of 3.30 and a maximum of 6.10 mm. Conclusion: Our findings highlight the importance of panoramic radiography for the early diagnosis of osteopenia and osteoporosis. Panoramic radiography presents low cost and ease of use by dental surgeons, being an exam widely used in several areas of dentistry. (AU)

Calidad ósea en poblaciones contemporáneas. Análisis de la estructura trabecular calcánea en una muestra esqueletal / Bone Quality in Contem porary Populations. Calcaneal Trabecular Structure Analysis in a Skeletal Sample

Resumen Objetivo: La osteoporosis es una condición de relevancia a nivel epidemiológico en Argentina, así como en el resto del mundo. Si bien actualmente la herramienta diagnóstica más relevante es la densitometría ósea, los análisis radiológicos pueden aportar información, principalmente en lo referente a la calidad ósea. En ese sentido, nos proponemos evaluar la estructura trabecular calcánea de una población local. Métodos: El material para dicho estudio consistió en 91 calcáneos de esqueletos pertenecientes a una muestra esqueletal. Fueron analizados individuos adultos, de ambos sexos, mediante imágenes radiográficas, a fin de clasificar su estructura trabecular de acuerdo al índice propuesto por Jhamaria y col., en una escala de V (normal) a I (osteoporosis severa). Resultados: Las prevalencias estimadas fueron de 23,1% de osteoporosis (fases I y II), 16,5% de borderline (fase III) y 48,4% se clasificó como estructura trabecular normal (fases IV y V). En relación a la edad de los individuos, se encontró una correlación significativa negativa entre ella y la pérdida trabecular (tau-b = -0,524, p = 0,00). No se encontraron diferencias significativas en cuanto a la afección dimórfica de la patología. Discusión: La relación entre envejecimiento y osteoporosis hallada es coincidente con estudios nacionales e internacionales que reconocen una disminución en la densidad mineral ósea (DMO) y una mala calidad ósea en individuos adultos mayores. La ausencia de afección dimórfica podría deberse a la edad promedio de la muestra, sumada a la posible resistencia de la estructura esponjosa del calcáneo a los cambios generados por el déficit estrogénico en las mujeres, característica de la osteoporosis tipo I. Conclusión: Creemos que es necesario revalorizar el análisis óseo por medio de radiografías, puesto que pueden ser de utilidad tanto en la clínica como en la investigación básica, debido a la mayor disponibilidad de equipos y a que posibilitan el análisis de otras propiedades del tejido óseo.

Abstract Objective: Osteoporosis is an important condition in an epidemiologic level in Argentina as in the rest of the world. Even though nowadays the most relevant diagnostic technique is bone densitometry, radiological studies can provide useful information, mainly in relation to bone quality. For this purpose, we aim to evaluate the calcaneus trabecular structure in a contemporary local population. Methods: The sample for this study consisted of 91 calcaneus from skeletons belonging to the skeletal repository. Adult individuals from both sexes were analyzed, to classify their trabecular structure according to the index proposed by Jhamaria et al., on a scale of V (normal) to I (severe osteoporosis). Results: The estimated prevalence were 23,1% of osteoporosis (phase I and II), 16,5% of borderline (phase III) and 48,4% were classified as normal trabecular structure (phase IV and V). In relation to the age of the individuals, a significant negative correlation was found between the first and the trabecular loss (tau-b = -0.524, p = 0.00). No significant differences were found in relation to the sex prevalence of this pathology. Discussion: The association found between aging and osteoporosis matches with the results of national and international studies that recognize that a decrease in Bone Mineral Density (BMD) and a bad bone quality in older adults. Absence of differences between sexes in this condition could be due to age average of the sample, added to the possible resistance of the calcaneus spongy structure to changes generated by estrogen deficit in women, characteristic of osteoporosis type I. Conclusion: We believe that it is necessary to revalue bone analysis by radiographic means, since they can be of use both in clinic and in basic research, due to a greater equipment availability and because they allow the analysis of other properties of bone tissue.

Modelo de indução de osteoporose em coelhas - avaliação radiográfica / Rabbit osteoporosis induction model - radiographic evaluation

In order to establish a bone loss induction model in rabbits to study osteoporosis, 18 rabbits underwent ovariectomy and received methylprednisolone 1mg/kg intramuscularly on alternate days for two weeks. Immediately before ovariectomy up to 42 days after methylprednisolone administration, radiographs of the right olecranon were taken in the mediolateral position to evaluate the radiographic optical density. Before the induction of osteoporosis, rabbits presented mean values of radiographic density of 2.305mm Al and at 42 days of 1.575mm Al. The values obtained were submitted to ANOVA for repeated measures that revealed a significant drop (P< 0.001) in the density over time, proving that the induction was able to trigger bone loss of these animals. With this, it can be affirmed that the adopted protocol was enough to provoke a significant bone loss, characterizing a valid model for the study of new treatments for osteoporosis.(AU)

Clinical evaluation of a bone cement-injectable cannulated pedicle screw augmented with polymethylmethacrylate: 128 osteoporotic patients with 42 months of follow-up

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of a novel bone cement-injectable cannulated pedicle screw augmented with polymethylmethacrylate in osteoporotic spinal surgery. METHODS: This study included 128 patients with osteoporosis (BMD T-score −3.2±1.9; range, −5.4 to -2.5) who underwent spinal decompression and instrumentation with a polymethylmethacrylate-augmented bone cement-injectable cannulated pedicle screw. Postoperative Visual Analogue Scale scores and the Oswestry Disability Index were compared with preoperative values. Postoperative plain radiographs and computed tomography (CT) scans were performed immediately after surgery; at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months; and annually thereafter. RESULTS: The mean follow-up time was 42.4±13.4 months (range, 23 to 71 months). A total of 418 polymethylmethacrylate-augmented bone cement-injectable cannulated pedicle screws were used. Cement extravasations were detected in 27 bone cement-injectable cannulated pedicle screws (6.46%), mainly in cases of vertebral fracture, without any clinical sequela. The postoperative low back and lower limb Visual Analogue Scale scores were significantly reduced compared with the preoperative scores (<0.01), and similar results were noted for the Oswestry Disability Index score (p<0.01). No significant screw migration was noted at the final follow-up relative to immediately after surgery (p<0.01). All cases achieved successful bone fusion, and no case required revision. No infection or blood clots occurred after surgery. CONCLUSIONS: The polymethylmethacrylate-augmented bone cement-injectable cannulated pedicle screw is safe and effective for use in osteoporotic patients who require spinal instrumentation.

Recomendaciones para el uso correcto de densitometría ósea en la práctica clínica. Consenso de la Sociedad Chilena de Endocrinología y Diabetes / Guidelines of the Chilean Endocrinology Society for the correct clinical use of bone densitometry

Osteoporosis is a silent and frequent disease, which increases fracture risk. Approximately half of women and one of five men over 50 years old will suffer an osteoporotic fracture throughout their lives. Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) allows a real bone mineral density (BMD) measurement in different parts of the skeleton and is considered the "gold standard" for quantifying osteoporosis with high accuracy and precision. The Board of the Chilean Society of Endocrinology and Diabetes (SOCHED) required from the Bone Disease Study Group to develop a consensus about the "Correct use of bone densitometry in clinical practice in Chilean population". Therefore, we elaborated 25 questions which addressed key aspects about the indications for a DXA scan, and the details of how to perform and report this test. Since some of the evidence obtained was of low quality or inconclusive, we decided to create a multidisciplinary group of national experts in osteoporosis to develop a consensus in this subject. The group consisted of 22 physicians including endocrinologists, gynecologists, geriatricians, radiologists, rheumatologists and nuclear medicine specialists. Using the Delphi methodology to analyze previously agreed questions, we elaborated statements that were evaluated by the experts who expressed their degree of agreement. The final report of this consensus was approved by the SOCHED board.

De la osteología a la osteomiología: tres décadas de aportes originales continuos al análisis biomecánico osteomuscular / From osteology to osteo-myology: three decades of continuous, original contributions to musculoskeletal biomechanical analysis

En consonancia con la orientación tradicional de nuestras investigaciones, la Osteología está incorporando progresivamente el análisis estructural-biomecánico óseo y las interacciones músculo-esqueléticas. En este artículo se sintetizan los aportes originales del CEMFoC a la Osteología moderna en el terreno biomecánico en forma didáctica, para que el lector aprecie sus posibles aplicaciones clínicas. Los hallazgos aportaron evidencias sucesivas en apoyo de dos proposiciones fundamentales: a) los huesos deben interpretarse como estructuras resistivas, biológicamente servocontroladas ("Los huesos tienden siempre a mantener un factor de seguridad que permite al cuerpo trabajar normalmente sin fracturarse" ­ Paradigma de Utah) y b) los huesos interactúan con su entorno mecánico, determinado principalmente por las contracciones musculares, en forma subordinada al entorno metabólico ("Los huesos son lo que los músculos quieren que sean, siempre que las hormonas lo permitan"). Los avances producidos se refieren, tanto cronológica como didácticamente, al conocimiento osteológico en general y al desarrollo de recursos novedosos para el diagnóstico no invasivo de fragilidad ósea, para distinguir entre osteopenias y osteoporosis, y para discriminar entre sus etiologías 'mecánica' y 'sistémica'. Finalmente, el nuevo conocimiento se integra en la proposición de un algoritmo diagnóstico para osteopenias y osteoporosis. El espíritu general de la presentación destaca que la evaluación osteomuscular dinámicamente integrada genera un nuevo espacio de análisis personalizado de los pacientes para la atención de cualquier osteopatía fragilizante con criterio biomecánico. (AU)

In consonance with the traditional spirit of our studies, skeletal research is being progressively focused on the structural-biomechanical analysis of bone and the muscle-bone interactions. In this article, the CEMFoC's members summarize their original findings in bone biomechanics and their potential clinical applications. These findings provided evidence supporting two fundamental hypotheses, namely, A. bones constitute resistive structures, which are biologically servo-controlled ('Bones tend to maintain a safety factor which allows the body to function normally avoiding fractures' ­ the 'Utah paradigm'), and B. the interactions of bones with their mechanical environment mainly are determined by the contraction of local muscles - 'bone-muscle units'), and are subordinated to the control of the metabolic environment ('Bones are what muscles wish them to be, provided that hormones allow for it'). The achievements in the field are presented in a chronological and didactical sequence concerning the general knowledge in Osteology and the development of novel resources for non-invasive diagnosis of bone fragility, aiming to distinguish between osteopenias and osteoporosis and the 'mechanical' and 'metabolic' etiology of these conditions. Finally, the integrated new knowledge is presented as supporting for a proposed diagnostic algorithm for osteopenias and osteoporosis. In general terms, the article highlights the dynamic evaluation of the musculoskeletal system as a whole, opening a new diagnostic field for a personalized evaluation of the patients affected by a boneweakening disease, based on functional and biomechanical criteria. (AU)

Relação entre resultados da FRAX-Brasil e de densitometrias ósseas / Relationship between the results of FRAX-Brazil and bone densitometries

OBJETIVO: Comparar resultados de densitometrias ósseas e do risco de fratura pela plataforma Fracture Risk Assessment Tool® (FRAX®). Métodos: Estudo observacional, transversal, de natureza quantitativa, realizado por meio da análise de prontuários de indivíduos que realizaram densitometria óssea e seus respectivos laudos, com cálculo posterior do risco de fratura maior e de quadril nos próximos 10 anos pela FRAX®. RESULTADOS: A média de idade foi de 60,19±9,44 anos, e houve predomínio de mulheres (96,5%). Dos indivíduos, 1,1% foi classificado como com risco de fratura maior e 9,1% com risco de fratura de quadril. A osteoporose foi encontrada em 12,4% da amostra, com predomínio nos pacientes mais idosos, e a coluna foi o sítio mais comum (53,7%). Admitindo-se a densitometria óssea como padrão-ouro para diagnóstico de osteoporose, a sensibilidade da plataforma para detectar risco de fratura maior foi 4,5%. Observou-se correlação positiva entre idade e risco de fratura, e negativa entre idade e T-score. CONCLUSÃO: Foi baixa a sensibilidade da plataforma, e não foi importante a relação entre os resultados da densitometria óssea e da FRAX®, sugerindo que esta ferramenta não se mostrou adequada para ser inserida como método de rastreio para osteoporose na população estudada.(AU)

OBJECTIVES: To compare the results of bone densitometry and fracture risk through the platform Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX®). METHODS: This is a cross-sectional, observational study of quantitative approach performed through the analyses of medical records of individuals who underwent bone densitometry and their respective reports, with a posterior calculation of the risk of major and hip fracture in the next 10 years through FRAX®. RESULTS: The mean age was 60.19±9.44 years, with a predominance of women (96.5%). Of the individuals, 1.1% were classified as having a major fracture risk, and 9.1% as having a hip fracture risk. Osteoporosis was found in 12.4% of the sample, with predominance in the older patients, and the spine was the most common site (53.7%). Assuming bone densitometry as the gold standard for diagnosis of osteoporosis, the sensitivity of the platform to detect major fracture risk was 4.5%. There was a positive correlation between age and fracture risk, and a negative correlation between age and t-score. CONCLUSION: The platform showed low sensitivity, and the relationship between the results of the bone densitometry and FRAX® was not significant, suggesting that this tool is not adequate to be inserted as a screening method for osteoporosis in the studied population.(AU)

Osteoporosis primaria: estratificación del riesgo de fractura en la atención primaria / Primary osteoporosis: stratification of the risk of fracture in primary care

Resumen La osteoporosis es una enfermedad esquelétita caracterizada por compromiso en la fuerza ósea, que predispone a fracturas de fragilidad. El diagnóstico de la osteoporosis se establece tanto por fracturas de bajo impacto, así como por medio de la densitometría ósea.

Abstract Osteoporosis is a skeletal disorder characterized by compromised bone strenght, which predisposes to the development of fragility fractures. The diagnosis of osteoporosis is established by the presence of a true fragility or, in patients who have never sustained a fragility fracture, by measurement of bone mineral density.

Comparison between the gold standard DXA with calcaneal quantitative ultrasound based-strategy (QUS) to detect osteoporosis in an HIV infected cohort

ABSTRACT Introduction: Osteoporosis represents one of the most frequent comorbidity among HIV patients. The current standard method for osteoporosis diagnosis is dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. Calcaneal quantitative ultrasound can provide information about bone quality. The aims of this study are to compare these two methods and to evaluate their ability to screen for vertebral fracture. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in HIV patients attending the Clinic of Infectious and Tropical Diseases of Brescia during 2014 and who underwent lumbar/femoral dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, vertebral fracture assessment and calcaneal quantitative ultrasound. The assessment of osteoporosis diagnostic accuracy was performed for calcaneal quantitative ultrasound and for vertebral fracture comparing them with dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. Results: We enrolled 73 patients and almost 48% of them had osteoporosis with at least one of the method used. Vertebral fracture were present in 27.4%. Among patients with normal bone measurements, we found vertebral fracture in proportion between 10% and 30%. If we used calcaneal quantitative ultrasound method and/or X-ray as screening, the percentages of possible savable dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry ranged from 12% to 89% and misclassification rates ranged from 0 to 24.6%. A combined strategy, calcaneal quantitative ultrasound and X-Ray, identified 67% of patients with low risk of osteoporosis, but 16.4% of patients were misclassified. Conclusions: We observed that patients with osteoporosis determined by calcaneal quantitative ultrasound and/or dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry have higher probability to undergo vertebral fracture, but neither of them can be used for predicting vertebral fracture. Use of calcaneal quantitative ultrasound for screening is a reasonable alternative of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry since our study confirm that none strategy is clearly superior, but both screen tools must be always completed with X-ray.

Manifestações ósseas bucais da osteoporose / Buccal bone manifestations of osteoporosis

O objetivo do presente artigo foi averiguar manifestações clínicas da osteoporose no âmbito do complexo ósseo maxilo-mandibular. Foi realizado levantamento bibliográfico com busca nas bases PubMed, Scopus, LILACS de estudos sobre as manifestações da osteoporose a nível do complexo ósseo maxilo-facial. Constatou-se que muitas vezes, por intermédio de um exame radiográfico odontológico é que se descobre o acometimento por osteoporose e se procede ao encaminhamento médico reumatológico. Na maioria dos estudos consultados esse procedimento foi considerado muito importante por se tratar de uma doença que não tem cura e que deve ser mantida sob controle por tratamento médico e/ou farmacológico continuadamente. Concluiu-se que, a melhor maneira de se lidar com a osteoporose é através do tratamento preventivo, passível de ser realizado pelo diagnóstico precoce, inclusive em âmbito odontológico, possibilitando a minimização de possíveis danos.

The aim of this paper was to investigate the clinical manifestations of osteoporosis in the maxillo-mandibular bone complex. It conducted literature search with the bases PubMed, Scopus, LILACS studies on the manifestations of osteoporosis within the maxillofacial bone complex. It was found that often, through a dental radiographic examination is that discovers the involvement of osteoporosis and proceeds to rheumatologic medical referral. In most studies consulted this procedure was considered very important because it is a disease that has no cure and it must be kept under control by medical treatment and/or pharmacological continuously. It was concluded that the best way to deal with osteoporosis is through preventive treatment, which can be done by early diagnosis, including dental framework, allowing to minimize possible damage.

Osteoporose: identificando o risco de fratura / Osteoporosis: targeting the risk of fracture

A osteoporose é a doença do metabolismo ósseo mais comum, afetando cerca de 200 milhões de pessoas em todo o mundo. As fraturas por fragilidade, sua consequência mais temida, são a maior causa da diminuição da qualidade de vida, morbidade e mortalidade feminina na pós-menopausa. Entretanto, identificar as mulheres com risco de fratura e que beneficia -se-ão do tratamento farmacológico é desafiado . Metodologias de seleção são falhas, sendo intenso o debate atual sobre o tratamento excessivo versus deficien e. A definição da probabilidade de fratura em termos absolutos, utilizando fatores de risco clínicos e avaliação da densidade óssea, com auxílio de ferramentas clínicas, é a forma utilizada atualmente na seleção de indivíduos para tratamento. O ginecologista precisa conhecer e dominar esta abordagem para realizar uma boa assistência a mulheres com osteoporose.

Osteoporosis is the most common disease of bone metabolism, affecting approximately 200 million people worldwide. The fragility fractures, his most feared consequence, are a major cause of decreased quality of life, morbidity and mortality in postmenopausal women. However, identifying women with high risk of fracture which will benefit from pharmacological treatment is challenging. Screening methodologies are not accurate leading to an intense debate about over versus sub treatment. Acquiring probability of fracture, using clinical risk factors and bone mass, with clinical tools assistance, is the best way to select individuals for treatment. The gynecologist must know and master this approach to make a good assistance to women with osteoporosis.

Consulta ginecológica de rotina: quais exames solicitar? / Routine gynecological appointments: which exams apply?

Atualmente é crescente o número de mulheres atingidas por doenças como Hipertensão Arterial Sistêmica (HAS), Diabetes, Osteoporose e mesmo cânceres, como os de mama e cólon. O médico ginecologista, muitas vezes, é a única referência de saúde destas pacientes. Este artigo visa reunir as recomendações das principais Sociedades Médicas no que diz respeito ao rastreio das comorbidades citadas e os demais cuidados básicos de saúde da mulher. Ele objetiva, portanto, facilitar e ampliar a abordagem prática do ginecologista no consultório para que a mulher seja avaliada de uma maneira mais completa.(AU)

The number of women suffering from diseases such as Systemic Arterial Hypertension, Diabetes, Osteoporosis and breast and colon cancers has grown in the latest decades. The gynecologist is oftenly the only reference in medical care for these women. This article groups the main recommendations from different Medical Societies regarding the tracking of these conditions and other basic aspects on women's health care. It aims to facilitate and broaden the gynecologists' practical approach in evaluating women in a more complete way.(AU)

Correlation between ultrasound velocity and densitometry in fresh and demineralized cortical bone

OBJECTIVE: To compare ultrasound propagation velocity with densitometry in the diaphyseal compact cortical bone of whole sheep metatarsals. METHODS: The transverse ultrasound velocity and bone mineral density of 5-cm-long diaphyseal bone segments were first measured. The bone segments were then divided into four groups of 15 segments each and demineralized in an aqueous 0.5 N hydrochloric acid solution for 6, 12, 24 or 36 hours. All measurements were repeated after demineralization for each time duration and the values measured before and after demineralization were compared. RESULTS: Ultrasound velocity and bone mineral density decreased with demineralization time, and most differences in the pre- and post-demineralization values within each group and between groups were significant: A moderate correlation coefficient (r=0.75956) together with a moderate agreement was determined between both post-demineralization parameters, detected by the Bland-Altman method. CONCLUSION: We conclude that both ultrasound velocity and bone mineral density decrease as a result of demineralization, thus indicating that bone mineral content is of great importance for maintaining the acoustic parameters of cortical bone, as observed for cancellous bone. Ultrasound velocity can be used to evaluate both compact cortical bone quality and bone mineral density.

Densidad ósea volumétrica vertebral obtenida sin fantoma en estudios de rutina de tomografía computarizada de abdomen: correlación con los valores medidos por densitometría ósea areal por rayos X / Phantom-less volumetric vertebral density obtained from routine abdominal ct studies: correlation with data obtained by DXA

La densidad mineral ósea (DMO) por tomografía computarizada cuantitativa (QCT) mide con exactitud y precisión de corto plazo la densidad volumétrica (DMOv) de secciones axiales de los cuerpos vertebrales lumbares valiéndose de un fantoma de calibración. Existe evidencia de que la densitometría por TC sin fantoma convirtiendo las unidades Hounsfield en g/cm3 aplicando un coeficiente específico para cada equipo, presenta muy alta correlación con la DMO por QCT y que es confiable para evaluar la densidad ósea vertebral. Apoyándonos en ello, correlacionamos DMO y CMO estimados a partir de estudios de TC con los obtenidos por DXA. Se incluyeron 28 mujeres (edad: 63,4±10,3 años, rango: 37-85) que habían realizado una TC de abdomen y previamente una DMO en un lapso previo no mayor de 6 meses. Se midieron: 1) TC: DMOv promedio integral (trabecular + cortical) en un corte axial medio vertebral de 10 mm de espesor y el área en cm2 . Se multiplicó la densidad por el área, obteniendo un valor equivalente al CMO de la sección (CMO-TC) y 2) DXA: se consideraron la DMOa y CMO en una RI de 10 mm de altura a nivel del centro de la vértebra L3. Las correlaciones entre los parámetros homólogos obtenidos por ambos métodos fueron significativas: resultó superior para CMO [DMOv vs. DMOa r: 0,67 (p=0,005) y CMO-TC vs. CMO-DXA r: 0,75 (p=0,00063)]. El estudio complementa los ya existentes y abre la posibilidad de utilizar estudios de rutina de TC de abdomen para evaluar la densidad ósea, para lo cual deberán establecerse valores de referencia sexo y edad específicos. (AU)

Conventional quantitative computed tomography (QCT) uses a calibration phantom scanned simultaneously with the anatomical region of interest and measures bone density accurately and with short-term high precision. Evidence supports that phantom-less volumetric BMD highly correlates with QCT BMD and is a reliable method for assessing bone density of vertebral bodies. Assessment of BMD in routine abdominal CT scans has been investigated in recent years. The aim of the study was to correlate BMD and bone mineral content (BMC) obtained from CT studies with data obtained by DXA. Twenty eight women (age 63.4±10.3 years old, range: 37-85) who underwent abdominal CT for different reasons and DXA measurements within 6 months were included. A simple manual region of interest (RI) which delineated the edge of the vertebral body was applied to L3. We measured 1) CT: Volumetric integral density (BMDv) -trabecular and cortical bone- of the axial section and area (A) in cm2 . Density was multiplied by area to obtain a value equivalent to BMC. 2) DXA: BMD and BMC in a RI of 10 mm height in the middle of L3. All parameters obtained by CT correlated significantly with the corresponding to DXA : BMDv vs BMDa r: 0.67 (p=0.005) y BMC-CT vs BMC-DXA: r: 0.75 (p=0.00063). This study complements previous reports and opens the possibility of using routine abdominal CT studies to assess bone density. For that purpose reference values (age and gender) must be established. (AU)

Propedêutica diagnóstica da osteoporose / Diagnostic workup of osteoporosis

A osteoporose está atrás apenas das doenças cardiovasculares como um problema de saúde mundial. Diagnosticar de forma precisa e precoce pode ser um diferencial no tratamento dessa doença. O objetivo deste estudo é descrever os métodos diagnósticos em osteoporose, revendo a importância, a sensibilidade e a especificidade descritas em artigos científicos.(AU)

Osteoporosis is second only to cardiovascular disease as a global health problem. To diagnose accurately and early can make a difference in the treatment of this disease. The aim of this study is to describe the diagnostic methods in osteoporosis, reviewing the importance, sensitivity and specificity described in scientific articles.(AU)

Relationship among panoramic radiogaphy findings, biochemical markers of bone turnover and hip BMD in the diagnosis of postmenopausal osteoporosis

Recent investigations have shown that panoramic radiography might be a useful tool in the early diagnosis of osteoporosis. In addition, bone turnover biochemical markers might be valuable in predicting osteoporosis and fracture risks in the elderly, especially in post-menopausal women. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the relationship among the radiomorphometric indices of the mandible, biochemical markers of the bone turnover and hip BMD in a group of post-menopausal women. Evaluation of mandibular cortical width [MCW], mandibular cortical index [CI], panoramic index [PMI] and alveolar crest resorption ratio [M/M ratio] were carried out on panoramic radiographs of 140 post-menopausal women with an age range of 44-82 years. Hip BMD was measured by DEXA method. BMD values were divided into three groups of normal [T score >-1.0], osteopenic [T score, -2.5 to -1.0]and osteoporotic [T score<-2.5]. Serum alkaline phosphatase and 25 [OH] D3 were measured. A decrease in MCW by 1mm increase the likelihood of osteopenia or osteoporosis up to 40%, having taken into consideration the effect of menopause duration. A 1 mm decrease in MCW increased the likelihood of moderate or severe erosion of the lower cortex of the mandible up to 28% by taking age into consideration. The results did not demonstrate a statistically significant relationship between bone turnover markers and mandibular radiomorphometric indices. Panoramic radiography gives sufficient information to make an early diagnosis regarding osteoporosis in post-menopausal women. Panoramic radiographs may be valuable in the prevention of osteoporotic fractures in elderly women

Interobserver and intraobserver agreement in radiographic diagnosis of osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a common bone disorder which means paucity of bone particularly of trabecular bone. This leads to increased tendency to fractures and bone pains. The radiological diagnostic workup usually starts from plain x-rays followed by bone mass measurement techniques. To determine the inter- and intra-observer agreement in plain x-ray diagnosis of osteoporosis using a standardized grading system. It was a cross-sectional analytical study conducted from May 2004 to June 2005 at Radiology department Dow University of Health Sciences and Civil Hospital, Karachi and Osteoporosis Diagnostic Clinic Karachi. Plain non digital x-rays of femur of post menopausal females [a group known to be at risk of and clinically suspected with osteoporosis] were independently read by three qualified professionals-two radiologists and a nuclear physician specialized in osteoporosis diagnosis. Standardized radiological grades of osteoporosis [Singh Index] were assigned to plain x-rays of pelvis and femur. Kappa statistics were used to determine inter- and intra-observer agreement by computing k-value. A total of 98 patients were included in the study. All were post menopausal females with age of 59 +/- 6.5 years Kappa [k-] value for inter-observer agreement ranged from 0.21 to 0.44. For intra-observer agreement, it was 0.69 to 0.78. The inter- and intra-observer agreement for diagnosis of osteoporosis on plain x-rays alone is markedly low, necessitating the use of multiple and sensitive techniques rather than plain x-rays alone