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RFO UPF ; 26(2): 261-372, 20210808. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, BBO | ID: biblio-1452542

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Objetivo: Avaliar a atividade elétrica de músculos mastigatórios e cervicais e sua inter-relação na estabilização da cadeia crânio cervico umeral com uso da placa oclusal, por meio da avaliação eletromiográfica. Relato de caso: Paciente sexo feminino, 39 anos, queixando-se de dores na cabeça, faciais e cervicais, com prejuízo em suas atividades diárias. Relatou apertar os dentes durante o dia e a noite e ser uma pessoa muito ansiosa. Pratica exercício físico de 5 a 6 vezes por semana. Foi submetida ao tratamento com placa oclusal estabilizadora. O exame eletromiográfico foi realizado nos músculos masseter e trapézio, bilateralmente. A coleta de dados foi realizada antes da instalação da placa e passados 90 dias de uso. Considerações finais: Após o tempo de tratamento, foi relatado redução do comportamento de apertamento noturno e diurno dos dentes, redução do nódulo muscular antes visível na região supraescapular, eliminação das dores e melhor rendimento muscular durante a prática de atividade física.(AU)


Objective: To evaluate the electrical activity of masticatory and cervical muscles and their relationship in the stabilization of the craniocervicohumeral chain using a occlusal splint, through electromyographic evaluation. Case report: Female patient, 39 years old, complaining of headaches, facial and cervical pain, with impairment in her daily activities. She reported teeth clenching during the day and night, and being a very anxious person. She practices physical exercise 5 to 6 times a week. She underwent treatment with a stabilizing occlusal splint. The electromyographic examination was performed on the masseter and trapezius muscles, bilaterally. Data was collected before occlusal splint installation and after 90 days of use. Final considerations: After the treatment period, it was reported a reduction in the behavior of nocturnal and daytime teeth clenching, reduction of the muscle nodule previously visible in the suprascapular region, elimination of pain and better muscle performance during the practice of physical activities.(AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Adult , Spine/physiopathology , Temporomandibular Joint Disorders/physiopathology , Temporomandibular Joint Disorders/therapy , Occlusal Splints , Electromyography/methods , Masseter Muscle/physiopathology , Time Factors , Treatment Outcome , Superficial Back Muscles/physiopathology
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Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992) ; 65(6): 886-892, June 2019. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1013004

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SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: To investigate clinical curative effects of lumbar oblique-pulling manipulation in combination with sling-exercise-therapy training on chronic nonspecific lower back pain. METHODS: A total of 60 patients with chronic nonspecific lower back pain in the Outpatient Department were included in this study. These patients were randomly divided into two groups: the observation group and the control group. The control group adopted a single sling-exercise-therapy training three times a week, while the observation group adopted lumbar oblique-pulling manipulation in combination with manipulation treatment once a week. The course of treatment lasted for four weeks. RESULTS: (1) Before and after treatment, the ODI score was compared within the group. A remarkable statistical significance was observed from the third day (P<0.05). At the third month of follow-up, the difference in ODI scores between these two groups was statistically significant (P<0.05). (2) Before and after treatment, it was observed that differences in VAS scores from the third day were statistically significant (P<0.05). (3) The difference in muscle strength between these two groups had remarkable statistical significance in the third month of follow-up (P<0.05). CONCLUSION: The effective rehabilitation function of lumbar oblique-pulling manipulation in combination with sling-exercise-therapy training in patients with CNLBP is superior to that of sling-exercise-therapy training alone.


RESUMO OBJETIVO: Investigar os efeitos curativos da manipulação lombar com o movimento de puxar oblíquo combinado a terapia por exercícios de sling-training para dor lombar baixa crônica não específica. METODOLOGIA: Um total de 60 pacientes com dor lombar baixa crônica não específica no ambulatório foram incluídos neste estudo. Esses pacientes foram divididos aleatoriamente em dois grupos: o grupo de observação e o grupo de controle. O grupo de controle aderiu apenas à terapia por exercícios de sling-training três vezes por semana, enquanto o grupo de observação aderiu à manipulação lombar com o movimento de puxar oblíquo combinado à terapia por exercícios de sling-training uma vez por semana. O tratamento durou quatro semanas. RESULTADOS: (1) Antes e após o tratamento, o escore de ODI foi comparado no grupo. Uma significância estatística notável foi observada a partir do terceiro dia (P<0,05). No terceiro mês de acompanhamento, a diferença nos escores de ODI entre os dois grupos foi estatisticamente significante (P<0,05). (2) Antes e após o tratamento, observou-se que diferenças nos escores de VAS a partir do terceiro dia foram estatisticamente significantes (P< 0,05). (3) A diferença de força muscular entre os dois grupos apresentou significância estatística notável no terceiro mês de acompanhamento (p<0,05). CONCLUSÃO: A função de reabilitação efetiva da manipulação lombar com o movimento de puxar oblíquo combinada à terapia por exercícios de sling-training em pacientes com dor lombar baixa crônica não específica é superior à da terapia por exercícios de sling-training sozinha.


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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Young Adult , Low Back Pain/therapy , Musculoskeletal Manipulations/methods , Exercise Therapy/methods , Spine/physiopathology , Time Factors , Chronic Disease , Reproducibility of Results , Treatment Outcome , Low Back Pain/physiopathology , Muscle Strength , Visual Analog Scale
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Rev. medica electron ; 41(1): 63-77, ene.-feb. 2019. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS, CUMED | ID: biblio-991326

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RESUMEN Introducción: la relación entre las maloclusiones y la postura del sistema cráneo cervical ha generado un interés creciente entre los ortodontistas. Objetivo: describir la relación entre la oclusión dentaria y la postura del sistema cráneo-cervical en niños con maloclusiones clase II y clase III. Materiales y métodos: estudio descriptivo transversal. El universo estuvo formado por 19 niños, de 7 a 12 años, con maloclusiones clase II y III de Angle. Ingresados en el Servicio de Ortodoncia de la Facultad de Estomatología de La Habana, en octubre del 2016. Se realizó examen bucal y telerradiografía. Los resultados se presentaron en tablas. Resultados: predominó la clase II de Angle, donde la distoclusión molar fue más marcada en el lado derecho (-2,95 mm) y en la clase III la mesioclusión mayor correspondió al izquierdo (2,25 mm como promedio). En ambas predominó la ½ unidad (36,8 % en clase II). El ángulo cráneo-vertebral y el espacio suboccipital estuvieron dentro del rango normal; 104,65º y 7,99 mm, en clase II y en clase III, 103,78º y 6,90 mm como promedio. La profundidad de la columna cervical fue 6,26 mm y 6,20 mm respectivamente; lo que significó una rectificación de columna cervical. Conclusiones: se encontró más frecuente la clase II de Angle. La posición de la cabeza fue normal en ambas clases y la columna cervical rectificada. Se identificaron relaciones inversas entre la magnitud de la maloclusión con la posición de la cabeza y la columna cervical.


ABSTRACT Introduction: the relationship between malocclusions and the crania-cervical system posture has generated a a growing interest among orthodontists. Objective: to describe the relationship between dental occlusion and the position of the crania-cervical system in children with class II and class III malocclusions. Materials and methods: cross-sectional, descriptive study. The universe was 19 children, aged from 7 to 12 years, class II and III Angle's malocclusions, admitted in the Orthodontics service of the Faculty of Stomatology of Havana in October 2016. Oral examination and teleradiography were performed. The results were presented in tables. Results: Class II of Angle predominated, where the molar distoclusion was more marked on the right side (-2.95 mm) and in class III the greater mesioclusion corresponded to the left (2.25 mm as average). In both, the ½ unit predominated (36.8% in Class II). The cranio-vertebral angle and the suboccipital space were within the normal range; 104.65º and 7.99 mm in class II and in class III 103.78º and 6.90 mm as average. The depth of the cervical spine was 6.26 mm and 6.20 mm respectively; which meant a rectification of the cervical spine. Conclusions: Angle's Class II was found more frequent. The position of the head was normal in both classes and also the rectified cervical spine. Inverse relationships were identified between the magnitude of the malocclusion and the position of the head and cervical spine. The objective of this work is to present a clinical case and the importance of a nurse intervention.


Subject(s)
Humans , Child , Skull/physiopathology , Spine/physiopathology , Stomatognathic System/physiopathology , Dental Occlusion , Malocclusion, Angle Class II/diagnosis , Malocclusion, Angle Class III/diagnosis , Epidemiology, Descriptive , Cross-Sectional Studies
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Clinics ; 72(8): 481-484, Aug. 2017. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-890726

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OBJECTIVES: Spinopelvic alignment has been associated with improved quality of life in patients with vertebral deformities, and it helps to compensate for imbalances in gait. Although surgical treatment of scoliosis in patients with neuromuscular spinal deformities promotes correction of coronal scoliotic deformities, it remains poorly established whether this results in large changes in sagittal balance parameters in this specific population. The objective of this study is to compare these parameters before and after the current procedure under the hypothesis is that there is no significant modification. METHODS: Sampling included all records of patients with neuromuscular scoliosis with adequate radiographic records treated at Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology of Clinics Hospital of University of São Paulo (IOT-HCFMUSP) from January 2009 to December 2013. Parameters analyzed were incidence, sacral inclination, pelvic tilt, lumbar lordosis, thoracic kyphosis, spinosacral angle, spinal inclination and spinopelvic inclination obtained using the iSite-Philips digital display system with Surgimap and a validated method for digital measurements of scoliosis radiographs. Comparison between the pre- and post-operative conditions involved means and standard deviations and the t-test. RESULTS: Based on 101 medical records only, 16 patients met the inclusion criteria for this study, including 7 males and 9 females, with an age range of 9-20 and a mean age of 12.9±3.06; 14 were diagnosed with cerebral palsy. No significant differences were found between pre and postoperative parameters. CONCLUSIONS: Despite correction of coronal scoliotic deformity in patients with neuromuscular deformities, there were no changes in spinopelvic alignment parameters in the group studied.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Child , Adolescent , Young Adult , Neuromuscular Diseases/physiopathology , Neuromuscular Diseases/surgery , Postural Balance/physiology , Scoliosis/physiopathology , Scoliosis/surgery , Spine/abnormalities , Spine/physiopathology , Medical Illustration , Medical Records , Postoperative Period , Quality of Life , Radiography , Reference Values , Spine/diagnostic imaging , Treatment Outcome
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Rev. cuba. ortop. traumatol ; 30(2): 0-0, jul.-dic. 2016. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS, CUMED | ID: biblio-845069

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Introducción: las infecciones vertebrales constituyen una afección de baja incidencia, pero con incremento importante en años recientes, el cual está en relación con una población más susceptible por diversas razones. A pesar de nuevos métodos para el diagnóstico, la demora constituye un importante problema. Propósito: revisar y discutir algunos temas actuales acerca de las infecciones vertebrales, la epidemiologia, etiología, fisiopatología, diagnóstico y tipos de tratamientos. Método: se seleccionó la literatura apropiada usando las bases de datos Pubmed, Hinari y Clinical Key. Resultados: la literatura muestra la importancia del correcto y rápido diagnóstico; determinar el agente causal es de primordial importancia para aplicar una adecuada terapia antimicrobiana. El tratamiento conservador produce, generalmente, buenos resultados y el quirúrgico está indicado en déficit o sepsis neurológicos, inestabilidad espinal y/o deformidad y fallo del tratamiento conservador. Se muestra algoritmo para diagnóstico y tratamiento. Conclusiones: aplicar una metodología correcta para el diagnóstico y tratamiento de las infecciones vertebrales, logra resultados satisfactorios(AU)


Introduction: vertebral infections are a disease of low incidence, but with significant increase in recent years. This increase is related to a more susceptible population due to various reasons. Despite the new methods for diagnosis, its delay is a major problem. Objective: review and discuss some current issues about the spine infections, epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and types of treatment. Method: select the appropriate literature using PubMed database, Hinari and Clinical Key. Results: the literature shows the importance of correct and rapid diagnosis, which determine the causal agent, is primordial to implement appropriate antimicrobial therapy. Conservative treatment generally produces good results and surgery is indicated in neurological deficit or sepsis, spinal instability and / or deformity and failure of conservative treatment. Diagnostic and treatment algorithm is shown. Conclusions: applying correct methodology for the diagnosis and treatment of spinal infection, satisfactory results are achieved(AU)


Introduction: les infections vertébrales sont des affections à faible incidence, mais d'un récent accroissement important. Cette augmentation est associée à une population plus sensible pour des raisons diverses. Malgré les nouvelles méthodes diagnostiques, le retard constitue un problème important. Objectif: le but de cette étude est d'examiner et discuter des questions actuelles sur les infections vertébrales, leur épidémiologie, leur étiologie, leur physiopathologie, leur diagnostic, et les types de traitement. Méthode: on a sélectionné une littérature appropriée au moyen des bases de données de PubMed, Hinari et Clinical Key. Résultats: la littérature montre l'importance d'un diagnostic correct et précoce; la définition de l'agent causal est d'une importance essentielle pour appliquer une adéquate thérapie antimicrobienne. En général, le traitement conservateur a de bons résultats, mais le traitement chirurgical est indiqué en cas de déficit ou sepsis neurologiques, d'instabilité et/ou déformation rachidienne, et d'échec du traitement conservateur. Un algorithme est présenté pour le diagnostic et le traitement. Conclusions: l'application d'une correcte méthodologie pour le diagnostic et le traitement des infections vertébrales assure des résultats satisfaisants(AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Spine/physiopathology , Spine/diagnostic imaging , Discitis/epidemiology , Infections/epidemiology , Spondylitis , Biopsy , Anti-Infective Agents/therapeutic use
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Fisioter. pesqui ; 21(4): 365-371, Oct-Dec/2014. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-735901

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Although there is a wide variety of methods and instruments aiming to assess the trunk range of motion, there is uncertainty regarding their construct validity and reproducibility. The objective of this study was to verify the construct validity and intra and inter-rater reproducibility of the goniometer, inclinometer and electrogoniometer in measuring the trunk range of motion in patients with history of low back pain. The measurement properties of reliability, agreement and construct validity were tested in 58 patients with low back pain using a test-retest design at baseline and after 24 to72 hours. All instruments showed good construct validity (r>0.60) as well as good levels of intra and inter-rater reliability with measurement errors ranging from 2.83 to 16.42 degrees. Among the assessed movements, the inclinometer, goniometer and electrogoniometer instruments can be considered as having good levels of construct validity and reproducibility for the assessment of trunk range of motion in patients with low back pain.


Mismo con una gran variabilidad de métodos e instrumentos disponibles para evaluar la amplitud de movimiento de la columna, son raros los métodos cuantitativos precisos de mensuración. El objetivo de eso estudio fue verificar la reproductibilidad intra- e inter-examinadores y validad del constructo entre medidas de amplitud de movimiento de la columna en pacientes con dolor en la región lumbar, las cuales fueron obtenidas con los instrumentos goniómetro, inclinómetro y electrogoniómetro. La reproductibilidad y validad del constructo de instrumentos fueron testadas en 58 pacientes con dolor en la región lumbar en un diseño de test y re-test, en la línea de base y después de 24 a 72 horas. Todos los instrumentos presentaron buena correlación entre sí (r>0,60), lo que reflete buena validad del constructo, y tuvieron buenos niveles de confiabilidades inter- e intra-examinadores. Entre todos los movimientos evaluados, el inclinómetro presentó un error absoluto inter- e intra-examinador que varió del 6,20 al 7,52 y 6,75 al 11,89 grados; y lo goniómetro mostró uno del 15 al 7,85 y 2,83 al 8,06 grados; y lo electrogoniómetro con uno entre 3,27 al 16,42 y 2,72 al 8,06 grados. Por lo tanto, los instrumentos aplicados pueden ser considerados con buenos niveles de validad del constructo y reproducibles para evaluación de la amplitud de movimiento en pacientes con dolor en la región lumbar.


Apesar da grande variabilidade de métodos e instrumentos disponíveis para avaliar a amplitude de movimento da coluna, são escassos os métodos quantitativos precisos de mensuração. O objetivo do estudo foi verificar a reprodutibilidade intra e interexaminadores e a validade de construto entre as medidas de amplitude de movimento da coluna em pacientes com dor lombar, obtidas com os instrumentos goniômetro, inclinômetro e eletrogoniômetro. A reprodutibilidade e a validade do construto dos instrumentos foram testadas em 58 pacientes com dor lombar num delineamento de teste-reteste, na linha de base e após 24 a 72 horas. Todos os instrumentos apresentaram boa correlação entre si (r>0,60), refletindo boa validade do construto, e obtiveram bons níveis de confiabilidades inter e intraexaminadores. Entre todos os movimentos avaliados, o inclinômetro apresentou um erro absoluto inter e intraexaminador que variou de 6,20 a 7,52 e 6,75 a 11,89 graus respectivamente; o goniômetro mostrou um erro de 3,15 a 7,85 e 2,83 a 8,06 graus, respectivamente; e o eletrogoniômetro, entre 3,27 a 16,42 e 2,72 a 8,06 graus, respectivamente. Dessa forma, todos os instrumentos utilizados podem ser considerados com bons níveis de validade do construto e reprodutíveis para avaliação da amplitude de movimento em pacientes com dor lombar.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Adult , Range of Motion, Articular/physiology , Spine/physiopathology , Low Back Pain , Physical Therapy Modalities/instrumentation , Reproducibility of Results
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Acta ortop. bras ; 21(4): 195-197, jul.-ago. 2013. ilus, graf, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-684071

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Objetivo: Utilizar a análise tomográfica das vértebras C1 e C2 para avaliar a possibilidade do emprego da técnica de Magerl nestes pacientes. Outros objetivos foram obter dados anatômicos para a escolha da técnica cirúrgica de modo geral, estabelecer parâmetros de segurança e obter dados epidemiológicos da população em questão. Métodos: Foram analisados, retrospectivamente, tomografias de 20 pacientes com artrite reumatoide do ambulatório do Grupo de Coluna do IOT-HCFMUSP. Os dados foram analisados estatisticamente para obtenção dos valores médios e da variação de cada medida: do comprimento do pedículo de C2 até a massa lateral de C1, da espessura do pedículo e do ângulo de ataque do parafuso no istmo de C2 com a horizontal. Resultados: Os valores médios encontrados foram respectivamente: lado direito 23,08 mm e esquerdo 23,16 mm; direito 6,46 mm e esquerdo 6,50 mm; direito 44,50O e esquerdo 44,95O. Discussão: os principais fabricantes de parafusos dispõe de implantes compatíveis com as medidas anatômicas encontradas neste trabalho. Considerando a ampla difusão e domínio da técnica de Magerl em nosso meio e no mundo todo, esta é uma opção cirúrgica segura e mecanicamente estável. Conclusão: A técnica de Magerl, segundo análise tomográfica, pode ser empregada nos pacientes com artrite reumatoide. Nível de Evidência IV. Série de Casos.


Objective: To use the tomographic analysis of C1 and C2 vertebrae to assess the possibility of using Magerl’s technique in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Other objectives were to obtain anatomical data for the choice of the surgical technique in general, to establish safety parameters and obtain epidemiological data of the population in question. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the CT scans of 20 patients with rheumatoid arthritis of the Outpatient Spine Group, IOT-HCFMUSP. Data were analyzed statistically to obtain the mean values and the variance of each measurement: the length of the C2 pedicle to the C1 lateral mass, the thickness of the pedicle and the angle of attack of the screw in the isthmus of C2 to the horizontal. Results: The mean values were, respectively: right 23.08 mm and left 23.16 mm, right 6.46 mm and left 6.50 mm, right 44.50O and left 44.95O. Discussion: The leading screw’s manufacturers have implants compatible with the anatomical measurements found in this work. Considering the wide diffusion and mastery of Magerl’s technique in our country and around the world, this is a safe surgical option that provides mechanical stability. Conclusion: Magerl’s technique, according to tomographic analysis, can be used in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Levels of Evidence IV,Case Series.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Arthritis, Rheumatoid/surgery , Bone Screws , Spine/anatomy & histology , Spine/physiopathology , Spinal Fusion/rehabilitation , Patient Safety , Data Interpretation, Statistical , Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Clinics ; 68(2): 213-218, 2013. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-668809

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OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the interobserver agreement for the Neoplastic Spine Instability Score (SINS) among spine surgeons with or without experience in vertebral metastasis treatment and physicians in other specialties. METHODS: Case descriptions were produced based on the medical records of 40 patients with vertebral metastases. The descriptions were then published online. Physicians were invited to evaluate the descriptions by answering questions according to the Neoplastic Spine Instability Score (SINS). The agreement among physicians was calculated using the kappa coefficient. RESULTS: Seventeen physicians agreed to participate: three highly experienced spine surgeons, seven less-experienced spine surgeons, three surgeons of other specialties, and four general practitioners (n = 17). The agreement for the final SINS score among all participants was fair, and it varied according to the SINS component. The agreement was substantial for the spine location only. The agreement was higher among experienced surgeons. The agreement was nearly perfect for spinal location among the spine surgeons who were highly experienced in vertebral metastases. CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrates that the experience of the evaluator has an impact on SINS scale classification. The interobserver agreement was only fair among physicians who were not spine surgeons and among spine surgeons who were not experienced in the treatment of vertebral metastases, which may limit the use of the SINS scale for the screening of unstable lesions by less-experienced evaluators.


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Humans , Joint Instability/diagnosis , Spinal Neoplasms/physiopathology , Spine/physiopathology , Brazil , Joint Instability/physiopathology , Observer Variation , Predictive Value of Tests , Reference Values , Reproducibility of Results , Severity of Illness Index , Spinal Neoplasms/secondary
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Journal of Korean Medical Science ; : 744-747, 2012.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-7838

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Osteoporosis is a widely recognized health problem in postmenopausal women. Osteoporotic fractures reduce independency, limit daily living activities, and increase the mortality rate. Epidemiological studies have demonstrated that low handgrip strength is a risk factor for functional limitations and disabilities, and all-cause mortality. We investigated the relationship between handgrip strength and bone mineral density (BMD) of the spine, femur neck, and total hip, as well the relationship between handgrip strength and previous fragility fractures in 337 healthy postmenopausal Korean women (mean age of 59.5 +/- 6.8 yr) who were free of diseases or medications affecting bone metabolism. Age and handgrip strength were associated with BMD of the spine, femur neck, and total hip in multiple regression models. Low handgrip strength (odds ratio [OR], 0.925; range, 0.877 to 0.975; P = 0.004) and low femur neck BMD (OR, 0.019; range, 0.001 to 0.354; P = 0.008) were independent predictors of previous fragility fractures in a multiple regression model. Our results demonstrate that low handgrip strength is associated with low BMD of the spine, femur neck, and total hip, and with increased risk of previous fragility fractures.


Subject(s)
Aged , Female , Humans , Middle Aged , Bone Density , Femur Neck/physiopathology , Fractures, Bone/epidemiology , Hand Strength , Hip/physiopathology , Odds Ratio , Osteoporosis/complications , Postmenopause , Predictive Value of Tests , Republic of Korea/epidemiology , Risk Factors , Spine/physiopathology
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Arq. int. otorrinolaringol. (Impr.) ; 15(3): 333-337, jul.-set. 2011. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-606456

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INTRODUÇÃO: O zumbido é um sintoma prevalente e de alto impacto na qualidade de vida do paciente idoso. A presença de cervicalgia e alterações na coluna cervical são comuns em pacientes com queixa de zumbido. OBJETIVO: Avaliar a prevalência do zumbido e cervicalgia em um grupo de idosos e verificar a possível associação entre zumbido, cervicalgia e restrição de amplitude de movimento cervical. MÉTODO: Estudo transversal retrospectivo com avaliação da amplitude de movimento cervical através de goniometria e do zumbido e da cervicalgia através da aplicação de questionário padronizado. RESULTADOS: A amostra foi constituída por 147 indivíduos, com idade média de 69,22 anos sendo 61,90 por cento mulheres. Desses indivíduos, 42,85 por cento apresentaram queixa de zumbido 51 por cento dos indivíduos relataram queixa de dor cervical. Não houve associação entre zumbido e dor cervical e nem associação entre zumbido e restrição de amplitude de movimento cervical. CONCLUSÃO: Embora não tenha sido constatada associação entre zumbido e dor cervical e entre zumbido e restrição de amplitude de movimento, observou-se grande prevalência de queixa de zumbido, de cervicalgia e de diminuição na amplitude de movimento cervical na população de idosos. Os resultados da presente pesquisa, por meio da constatação desta grande prevalência do zumbido em toda a população de estudo, servirão de base a uma integração entre profissionais da área de saúde envolvidos com tais alterações.


INTRODUCTION: Tinnitus is a prevailing symptom that highly jeopardizes the elderly patient's quality of life. Neck pain and cervical column alterations are frequent in patients complaining about tinnitus. OBJECTIVE: Evaluate the prevalence of both tinnitus and neck pain on an elderly group, and verify the likely association between tinnitus, neck pain and the constraint to make wide cervical movements. METHODS: Retrospective transversal study, evaluating both the width of cervical movement by way of a goniometry and the tinnitus and neck pain by requesting a standard questionnaire to be filled out. RESULTS: Sample was comprised of 147 individuals aged between 69. 22, 61. 90 percent of whom were female. Among these individuals, 42. 85 percent showed a buzz complaint and 51 percent of these individuals claimed to have a neck pain. Neither was association found between tinnitus and neck pain nor it was between tinnitus and the width constraint of cervical movements. CONCLUSION: Despite not finding an association between tinnitus and neck pain or between tinnitus and the width constraint of cervical movements, there was a significant prevalence of tinnitus, neck pain and a reduction in the width of cervical movements on the elderly people. The results hereof, by finding this important prevalence of tinnitus in all the individuals of this study, will be the basis to integrate health professionals engaged in such alterations.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Aged , Spine/physiopathology , Neck Pain , Tinnitus
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Rev. med. (Säo Paulo) ; 90(2): 68-77, abr.-jun. 2011. ilus, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-747270

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O objetivo desta pesquisa foi identificar a prevalência de dores nas costas pregressa associada a situações de vida diária e prevalência de dor músculo esquelética atual por local do corpo e percepção dos hábitos posturais entre estudantes. Foram estudados120 escolares, de 7 a 11 anos, sendo 58 do sexo masculino e 59 do sexo feminino de uma Escola Fundamental da Cidade de São Paulo. Foi aplicado um questionário em sala de aula sob a supervisão de uma fisioterapeuta. Resultados: a prevalência de dores nas costas pregressa foi de 61% aumentando com a idade e associada asituações de vida diária principalmente no transporte de mochila escolar. A prevalência de dor músculo esquelética atual foi: costas (34%), nuca (30%) e pés (29%), predominando no sexo masculino. Quanto a percepção dos hábitos posturais, o índice de respostascorretas dos alunos foi superior para o jeito de sentar comparado ao jeito de abaixar, transportar a mochila escolar e posição dos pés. Concluindo: a presença de dor músculo esquelética entre escolares foi alta, sugerindo a necessidade da elaboração de um programa de educação postural.


The aim of was to identify the prevalence of previous back pain associated to daily life situations and the prevalence of current musculoskeletal pain according to body location and the perception of postural habits among students. It was developed between 120 schoolchildren from an Elementary School in Sao Paulo, aged from 7 to 11 years-old. They were 58 male 59 female. A questionnaire was applied in the classrooms under the supervision of a physical therapist. Results: the prevalence of previous back pain was of 61%, and increased with age and was associated to daily life situations mainly as carrying a backpack. The prevalence of current musculoskeletal pain was: back (34%), neck (30%) and feet (29%), predominantly among male students. Regarding theperception of postural habits, the percentage of correct answers was higher for the correct way of sitting against the way of bending, carrying the backpack and feet position. Conclusion: the presence of musculoskeletal pain was high, suggesting the need to developan education program postural among the Elementary School Students.


Subject(s)
Child , Musculoskeletal Pain/rehabilitation , Back Pain/prevention & control , Education, Primary and Secondary , Students , Muscle, Skeletal/pathology , Posture , Prevalence , Brazil/epidemiology , Spine/physiopathology , Physical Therapy Modalities , Surveys and Questionnaires
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Acta ortop. bras ; 18(4): 187-190, 2010. ilus, graf, tab
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-554644

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OBJETIVO: Determinar a influência da decorticação dos elementos posteriores da coluna vertebral na integração do enxerto ósseo, considerando a avaliação quantitativa e qualitativa dos tecidos (ósseo, cartilaginoso e fibroso) da interface entre o leito receptor e o enxerto ósseo. MÉTODOS: Foram utilizados 24 ratos Wistar, divididos em dois grupos de acordo com a realização da decorticação do leito receptor do enxerto. Foi utilizado enxerto autólogo derivado dos processos espinhosos das duas primeiras vértebras lombares. A neoformação tecidual na interface entre o leito receptor e seu enxerto ósseo foi avaliada após três semanas por meio de análise histomorfométrica. RESULTADOS: No grupo de animais com o leito receptor decorticado a média da porcentagem de osso neoformado foi de 40 por cento±6,1, e 7,7 por cento± 3,5 no grupo não decorticado (p=0,0001). A média da porcentagem de formação do tecido cartilaginoso no grupo decorticado foi de 7,2 por cento±3,5, no não decorticado de 10,9 por cento±5,6 (p=0,1123). A formação de tecido fibroso no grupo decorticado apresentou média de 8,6 por cento±3,9 e no não decorticado e 24 por cento±10,1, (p=0,0002). CONCLUSÕES: A decorticação acelerou o processo histológico da integração do enxerto ósseo. Ocorrendo maior produção de tecido ósseo neoformado e predomínio da ossificação do tipo intramembranosa no grupo de animais nos quais a decorticação foi realizada.


OBJECTIVE: To determine the influence of vertebral posterior elements decortication in bone graft integration, considering a qualitative and quantitative evaluation of the (bone, cartilaginous, and fibrous) tissues in the interface between the receptor bed and the bone graft. METHODS: Twenty-four Wistar rats were divided into two groups according to the decortication of the bone graft receptor bed. Autologous bone graft from the first and second lumbar vertebrae were used. The new tissue formation in the interface between the receptor bed and its bone graft was evaluated after three weeks by histomorphometric analyses. RESULTS: In the animals group with the decorticated posterior bed the mean percentage of new bone formation was 40 percent±6.1, and 7.7 percent± 3.5 in the not decorticated group. A(p=0.0001). The mean percentage of cartilaginous tissue formation in the decorticated group was 7.2 percent±3.5, and in the not decorticated 10.9 percent±5.6 (p=0.1123). The fibrous tissue formation in the decorticated group presented a mean of 8.6 percent±3.9 and, in the not decorticated group, of 24 percent±10.1, with which is a statistically significant difference (p=0.0002). CONCLUSION: Decortication accelerated the histologic process of bone graft integration. More production of new bone tissue and predominance of intramembranous type of ossification occurred in the decorticated group.


Subject(s)
Animals , Male , Rats , Bone Transplantation , Spine/physiopathology , Spinal Injuries , Bone Transplantation/rehabilitation , Osteogenesis , Spine
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Acta ortop. bras ; 17(1): 46-49, 2009. ilus, tab
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-509093

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Os autores propõem uma análise da degeneração dos discos intervertebrais de cadáveres através de exame de ressonância magnética. Foram coletadas nove peças de coluna lombar de cadáveres frescos as quais foram submetidas a exame de ressonância magnética. As imagens foram analisadas e classificadas de acordo com o grau de degeneração sendo proposta uma subdivisão no tipo IV em IV-a e IV -b. A análise de 44 discos intervertebrais encontrou uma distribuição de 4,5 por cento do tipo I, 40,9 por cento do tipo II, 32 por cento do tipo III e 18 por cento do tipo IV-a. Houve 4,5 por cento em que não houve concenso entre os examinadores. Os autores concluíram que a perda do sinal do disco nas imagens ponderadas em T2 pode ser correlacionada com a progressiva degeneração do disco. A correlação das alterações encontradas nas imagens produzidas pela ressonância magnética devem ser padronizadas e classificadas para sua melhor compreensão.


The authors suggest an analysis of the degeneration of intervertebral disks on human cadavers using magnetic resonance imaging. Nine lumbar spines were collected from fresh human cadavers and resonance images were captured. The images were analyzed and classified according to the degeneration grades, with the authors proposing a subdivision of type IV into IV-a and IV-b. Forty-four intervertebral disks were analyzed and authors found the following distribution: 4,5 percent type I; 40,9 percent type II; 32 percent type III and 18 percent type IV-a. However, the investigators disagreed with the conclusions in 4,5 percent of the disks. The authors found that the progressive signal lost in the T2-weighted images may be correlated to disk degeneration. Changes found in the magnetic resonance images must be standardized and classified for providing a better understanding.


Subject(s)
Humans , Intervertebral Disc/physiopathology , Intervertebral Disc/injuries , Magnetic Resonance Imaging/classification , Cadaver , Classification/methods , Spine/physiopathology
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Acta fisiátrica ; 15(4): 236-240, dez. 2008. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-514981

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A espondilite anquilosante (EA) é uma doença inflamatória crônica que acarreta seqüelas osteomusculares, déficit funcional e dor. Apesar do crescente número de pacientes buscando acupuntura como opção terapêutica para analgesia, há poucos trabalhos verificando sua eficácia em ensaios controlados. O objetivo deste estudo é avaliar a eficácia da acupuntura para alívio da dor espinhal em pacientes com EA. Estudo piloto randomizado duplo-cego, placebo-controlado na Divisão de Medicina Física e Reabilitação do Hospital das Clínicas da Universidade de São Paulo. Dez portadores de dor espinhal secundária à EA foram estudados para se verificar o efeito de dez sessões de acupuntura clássica, duas vezes por semana, contra eletroacupuntura placebo. A avaliação da intervenção antes e após incluiu medida da dor espinhal, mobilidade espinhal (teste de Schober, distância dedos-chão, distância occipício-parede e expansibilidade torácica), inflamação (BASDAI, proteínas de fase aguda), avaliação subjetiva do paciente e função (BASFI). Acupuntura clássica não foi melhor que placebo nas medidas de saída. Contudo, o Effect Size para alívio da dor foi 2,04 para acupuntura e 1,09 para placebo, ambos considerados comparáveis aos tratamentos padrão para EA. Pelo teste do Sinal, ambas as intervenções mostraram resultado significante. Acupuntura não é melhor que placebo para o alívio da dor em pacientes com EA. A resposta relevante no grupo placebo fornece evidência do efeito benéfico da relação médico-paciente no alívio da dor em pacientes com EA. O estudo está registrado com o número ISRCTN02971192 em http://isrctn.org.


Subject(s)
Humans , Adult , Middle Aged , Acupuncture , Spine , Spondylitis, Ankylosing , Spine/physiopathology
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Radiol. bras ; 41(4): 245-249, jul.-ago. 2008. tab, graf
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-492331

ABSTRACT

OBJETIVO: Avaliar, radiograficamente, o efeito da tração manual sobre o comprimento da coluna cervical. MATERIAIS E MÉTODOS: Cinqüenta e cinco participantes de ambos os gêneros - 12 masculinos (22 por cento) e 43 femininos (78 por cento) - sem história de distúrbios cervicais contituíram a amostra deste estudo. Eles foram submetidos a dois procedimentos radiológicos, um antes e outro durante a tração manual sustentada por 120 segundos. As distâncias entre as bordas anteriores e posteriores da segunda à sétima vértebras cervicais foram mensuradas e comparadas antes e durante a tração manual. RESULTADOS: A mediana da distância anterior antes da tração foi de 8,40 cm e durante a tração aumentou para 8,50 cm (p=0,002). A mediana da distância posterior antes da tração foi de 8,35 cm e durante a tração aumentou para 8,50 cm (p<0,001). CONCLUSÃO: Os resultados demonstraram que a aplicação da tração manual promoveu aumento estatisticamente significante do comprimento da coluna cervical em indivíduos assintomáticos.


OBJECTIVE: To evaluate radiographically the effect of manual traction on the length of the cervical spine in healthy individuals. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The sample of the present study included 55 individuals - 12 men (22 percent) and 43 women (78 percent) - with no previous history of cervical disorders, submitted to two radiological procedures previously and during manual traction sustained for 120 seconds. Distances between the anterior and posterior edges from the second to the seventh cervical vertebrae were measured and compared before and during manual traction. RESULTS: The median of pre-traction anterior length was 8.40 cm, increasing to 8.50 cm during the traction (p=0.002); and the median of pre-traction posterior length was 8.35 cm, increasing to 8.50 cm during traction (p<0.001). CONCLUSION: Application of manual traction resulted in a statistically significant increase in the length the cervical spine in healthy individuals.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Spine , Muscle Stretching Exercises/methods , Manipulation, Spinal , Manipulation, Spinal/methods , Traction/methods , Spine/physiopathology , Musculoskeletal Manipulations , Traction/rehabilitation
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Rev. med. (Säo Paulo) ; 87(2): 148-153, 2008. ilus, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-506460

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Ao longo do processo de evolução o homem adquiriu a postura ereta. Devido à ação da gravidade surgiram algumas complicações decorrentes dessa postura; entre elas o aparecimento de osteófitos. O objetivo do presente estudo foi verificar a incidência de osteófitos em exames laudados da coluna vertebral e qual a região da coluna mais acometida. Para isso foram utilizados 1089 laudos de 636 indivíduos, sendo 55,5% mulheres e 44,5% homens, atendidos em um intervalo de 6 meses, de janeiro a junho de 2006 em uma Clínica de Radiologia particular do Alto Tietê. Os resultados encontrados foram que dos laudos,26,9% foram considerados anormais. Das três regiões da coluna vertebral, foram encontrados osteófitos respectivamente para mulheres e homens: 15,4% e 5,7% região cervical; 13,6% e 12,4% região torácica e 17,9% e 13,7% região lombar. O grau de osteófito mais encontrado foiosteófito marginal para as regiões cervical e lombar e labiação marginal predominou na região torácica. Concluiu-se que a incidência de osteófitos do total de laudos analisados foi 26,9% ea região da coluna mais acometida foi a lombar. Além disso, as mulheres apresentaram mais casos de osteófitos que homens.


With the evolution of mankind appeared the erect posture. Due to gravity actioncomplications appeared because of this posture, like the osteophytes. The aim of this study was to investigate osteophyte incidence on vertebral column and the most affected column region. For this were used 1089 reports of 636 patients: 55.5% women and 44.5% men, attended between january and june of 2006 in a privet Clinic on Alto do Tietê, region of São Paulo. Resultsrevealed that 26.9% of reports had alterations. Region’s analysis revealed osteophytes in men and women, respectively: 15.4% and 5.7% on cervical region; 13.6% and 12.4% on thoracic region and 17.9% and 13.7% on lumbar region. The most common kind of osteophyte was marginal osteophyte on cervical and lumbar regions and marginal labium was predominant on thoracic region. The incidence of osteophytes on vertebral column was 26.9% and lumbar region was the most affected. Besides, women have more osteophytes cases than men.


Subject(s)
Spine/physiopathology , Spinal Curvatures/pathology , Spinal Osteophytosis/epidemiology , Osteophyte/epidemiology
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Radiol. bras ; 40(1): 23-25, jan.-fev. 2007. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-443801

ABSTRACT

OBJETIVO: Comparar a nova normatização de laudos densitométricos de coluna lombar proposta pela International Society for Clinical Densitometry (ISCD) em 2005 com a classificação rotineiramente usada da Organização Mundial da Saúde (OMS) desde 1994. MATERIAIS E MÉTODOS: Foram analisados 200 exames de densitometria óssea da coluna lombar realizados na Universidade Católica de Brasília e no Hospital das Forças Armadas. Os critérios de inclusão foram: sexo feminino, idade mínima de 20 anos e máxima de 49 anos, e ausência de alterações morfológicas na coluna lombar visualizadas no exame densitométrico. Como critério de exclusão, foram consideradas as mulheres com mais de 50 anos ou em menopausa. RESULTADOS: Pela classificação da OMS, obtivemos 29 pacientes com osteoporose na coluna lombar, 76 com osteopenia e 95 em níveis de normalidade. Entretanto, pela nova classificação da ISCD 2005, apenas 32 pacientes foram classificados em valores "abaixo do estimado para a faixa etária" e 162, em valores "dentro do estimado para a faixa etária". CONCLUSÃO: Importante diferença foi encontrada na classificação dos resultados densitométricos ao se confrontar a classificação tradicional da OMS e a nova classificação proposta pela ISCD, o que ressalta a importância da divulgação da classificação entre os médicos que realizam e os que solicitam os exames, para a correta interpretação, explicação e orientação ao paciente.


OBJECTIVE: To compare the new normatization of bone densitometry reports on findings at the level of the lumbar spine (L1-L4) proposed by International Society for Clinical Densitometry (ISCD) in 2005, with the classification of World Health Organization (WHO) that was routinely been utilized since 1994. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Bone densitometry studies performed on the lumbar spine of 200 patients at Universidade Católica de Brasília and Hospital das Forças Armadas, Brasília, DF, Brazil, have been evaluated. Inclusion criteria were: female gender, age ranging between 20 and 49 years, and absence of spine morphological changes visualized on the images. The exclusion criteria were: women more than 50 years or menopausal women. RESULTS: Analyzing the bone densitometry reports under the WHO classification, 29 patients were found with osteoporosis, 76 with osteopenia and 95 within normality levels. On the other hand, according to the new ISCD 2005 classification, only 32 patients presented results "below the expected range for age", and 162 "within the expected range for age". CONCLUSION: Significant differences were found when comparing the traditional WHO densitometric classification versus the new one proposed by ISCD 2005. So, this new classification should be known and understood by physicians who request or perform bone densitometry studies, aiming at the correct interpretation, explanation and orientation to the patients.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Spine/physiopathology , Osteoporosis/diagnosis , Densitometry/classification
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Kinesiologia ; (78): 9-16, Dec. 2005. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-428663

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Muchos informes clínicos y estudios de investigación han descrito el comportamiento de los pacientes con dolor lumbar crónico y dolor cervical crónico. Sólo algunas hipótesis han intentado explicar los múltiples hallazgos de estas investigaciones. Acá se presenta una nueva hipótesis, basada en el concepto de que las lesiones incompletas de los ligamentos (ligamentos espinales, anillo discal y cápsulas facetarias) pueden provocar dolor lumbar producto de una disfunción en el control muscular. La hipótesis tiene la siguiente secuencia de pasos. Se produce un trauma único o microtraumas acumulativos que provocan lesiones incompletas en los ligamentos y en los mecanorreceptores inmersos en ellos. Estos mecanorreceptores lesionados generan señales de transducción alteradas, que producen un patrón alterado de respuesta muscular generado por la unidad de control neuromuscular. La coordinación muscular y las características de la fuerza muscular individual, es decir, la activación, magnitud y desactivación, están alteradas. Esto produce niveles anormales de estrés y tensión sobre los ligamentos, mecanorreceptores y músculos, además de una carga excesiva en las articulaciones facetarias. Debido a la reparación deficiente que presentan en forma inherente los ligamentos espinales, puede ocurrir una degeneración acelerada de los discos y de las articulaciones facetarias. Estas condiciones anormales pueden persistir y, con el tiempo, pueden conducir a un dolor lumbar crónico debido a la inflamación de los tejidos neurales. La hipótesis explica muchas de las observaciones clínicas y los hallazgos en relación a los pacientes con dolor lumbar. Además, puede ayudar a entender de mejor manera a los pacientes con dolor lumbar y cervical crónico, y mejorar el manejo clínico.


Subject(s)
Humans , Neck Pain/etiology , Low Back Pain/etiology , Spinal Injuries/complications , Chronic Disease , Spine/physiopathology , Muscles/innervation , Posture
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Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-42736

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The present study was to determine age- and gender-based spinal bone mineral density (BMD) by quantitative computed tomography (QCT) in Thais and to compare it with that of Westerners. Four hundred and twenty five healthy Thais, age 20 to 76 years (322 females, mean age 43.4 years; 103 males, mean age 42.8 years) were recruited for BMD assessment by QCT. Spinal BMD peaks in the 20-29 year age group in both genders with a mean value of 171.9 mg/cu cm in females and 171.0 mg/cu cm in males. It subsequently decreases in older age groups. Males' BMD has a higher rate of decline than females' until age 40-49. It then stabilizes from 50-59 while females' BMD shows the highest rate decline at this period After the mid-50's, both genders have bone loss from aging. Compared to Westerners, peak bone mass is reached in the same age group in both genders. Peak bone mass of Thai females is significantly higher than Western females, but that of Thai males is not significantly higher than Western males. BMD of Thai males in the 50-59 and over-60 age groups is higher than that of Westerners. The findings suggest that the cut-off points for osteopenia and osteoporosis, in Thai females are at spinal BMD lower than 143.6 mg/cu cm and 101.15 mg/cu cm, respectively. While the values lie at 143.2 mg/cu cm and 101.5 mg/cu cm among Thai males for osteopenia and osteoporosis, respectively.


Subject(s)
Adult , Aged , Asia , Bone Density/physiology , Bone Diseases, Metabolic/ethnology , Europe , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , North America , Osteoporosis/ethnology , Radiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted , Spinal Diseases/ethnology , Spine/physiopathology , Thailand , Tomography, Spiral Computed
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