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PMID: 21655899 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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BACKGROUND: Measurements obtained from clinical computed tomography examinations may yield information leading to the diagnosis of decreased bone mineral density, without added expense to the patient. The purpose of the present study was to determine if Hounsfield units, a standardized computed tomography attenuation coefficient, correlate with bone mineral density and compressive strength. METHODS: Twenty-five patients (including eighteen female and seven male patients with a mean age of 71.3 years) undergoing both lumbar spine dual x-ray absorptiometry scans and computed tomography imaging were evaluated to determine if Hounsfield units correlated with bone mineral density and T-scores. Normative data were generated from lumbar spine computed tomography examinations for eighty consecutive trauma patients and were stratified by age and sex. Separately, polyurethane foam blocks of varying densities were imaged with computed tomography and were subjected to mechanical testing to determine compressive strength. Compressive strength values and Hounsfield units were analyzed for correlation. RESULTS: Significant correlations were found between Hounsfield units and bone mineral density, age, and T-scores and between Hounsfield units and compressive strength (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Hounsfield units obtained from clinical computed tomography scans that are made for other purposes correlate with dual x-ray absorptiometry scores as well as compressive strengths based on osseous models and potentially provide an alternative method for determining regional bone mineral density at no additional cost to the patient. The information could conceivably be applied toward fracture risk assessment, diagnosis of osteoporosis, and early initiation of needed treatment. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: These data may have utility for the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis. |
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Joseph J Schreiber; Paul A Anderson; Humberto G Rosas; Avery L Buchholz; Anthony G Au |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume Volume: 93 ISSN: 1535-1386 ISO Abbreviation: J Bone Joint Surg Am Publication Date: 2011 Jun |
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Created Date: 2011-06-09 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0014030 Medline TA: J Bone Joint Surg Am Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1057-63 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021. |
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