Frequency of Osteoporosis-Related Fractures in Bahrain
Author Information
Author(s): Hassan Adla B., Almarabheh Amer, Almekhyal Abdulaziz, Karashi Ali Redha, Saleh Jamal, Shaikh Mansoor, Alawadhi Abdulhameed, Jahrami Haitham
Primary Institution: Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Bahrain
Hypothesis
What is the prevalence of fragility fractures in adult Bahraini patients and how is it related to factors like BMD, age, sex, BMI, vitamin D status, and therapy?
Conclusion
The study found a high prevalence of fragility fractures among Bahraini patients, particularly in those with low bone mineral density (BMD).
Supporting Evidence
- Among 4572 patients, 412 had fragility fractures.
- 40.6% of fractures were from common sites: vertebral, femur, and distal radius.
- Significant association found between fragility fractures and BMD (p = 0.035).
- Patients with low BMD and fragility fractures were often undertreated.
Takeaway
This study shows that many people in Bahrain have weak bones and are getting fractures, especially if they have low bone density.
Methodology
The study reviewed DEXA scan data of patients diagnosed with osteoporosis from 2016 to 2018 across four centers in Bahrain.
Potential Biases
Potential bias from retrospective data collection and missing information.
Limitations
The study is retrospective and may have biases due to missing data and lack of control for confounding factors.
Participant Demographics
The cohort consisted of 95.6% females with a mean age of 63.9 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.035
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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