Cross Sectional Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Based Vertebral Bone Quality Score and Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry Bone Mineral Density Measurement in Post Menopausal Women in South Indian Population with or Without Fragility Fracture
TL;DR
The equal categorization of fractures and their improved correlation with signal intensity radiating pain VBQ scores and DEXA scores indicate that these variables may be useful in predicting fracture risk.
Abstract
Background: The prevalence of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women is one out of every three women, according to recent studies. Awareness and management of osteoporosis are underrated. Objective: This cross-sectional study aimed to emphasise the importance of early detection of osteoporosis in post menopausal females. Methodology: In the present study, 70 Postmenopausal women (35 women with and 35 women without fracture fragility) who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were enrolled. A MRI and DEXA-based VBQ score was analyzed for all the particupating individuals. It was observed that the correlation exibhit between these two scores. Results: The observation found an individual age of 67.6 years, T-scores mean of 1.9, Z-scores of -0.6, and VBQ scores of 3.4, determining bone density in osteoporotic individuals. These outcomes explains the need for early osteoporosis detection to evade the chances of fractures. The VBQ-fracture correlation análisis determines its value is complementing DEXA for upgraded osteoporosis risk detection. Discussion: The current study revealed significant vertebral fracture categorization in older adults. The equal categorization of fractures (50%) and their improved correlation with signal intensity radiating pain VBQ scores and DEXA scores indicate that these variables may be useful in predicting fracture risk. Conclusion: These results highlight the need for a thorough method that incorporates imaging bone density measurements and clinical indicators in order to determine fractures.