Using a Questionnaire to Diagnose Osteoporosis
Author Information
Author(s): Kolios Leila, Takur Caner, Moghaddam Arash, Hitzler Mirjam, Schmidt-Gayk Heinrich, Suda Arnold J, Höner Bernd, Grützner Paul A, Wölfl Christoph
Primary Institution: BG Unfallklinik Ludwigshafen
Hypothesis
Anamnestic risk factors correlate with reduced bone morphogenic density (BMD).
Conclusion
The medical questionnaire used in this study is a reliable and cost-effective tool for identifying patients with osteoporosis.
Supporting Evidence
- 76.9% of fracture patients had decreased bone density.
- 43.6% showed manifest osteoporosis in DXA measurements.
- The questionnaire correlated highly significantly with reduced BMD (p = 0.01).
- Seven bone-specific laboratory values also correlated significantly (p = 0.046).
Takeaway
Doctors can use a simple questionnaire to find out if someone might have weak bones, which can help prevent serious injuries.
Methodology
The study involved 78 patients with metaphyseal long bone fractures, examining correlations between anamnestic risk factors, laboratory values, and BMD.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the exclusion of patients with certain medical conditions.
Limitations
The study only included patients with specific types of fractures and may not represent all osteoporosis patients.
Participant Demographics
Patients aged 40 to 80 years, with a majority being postmenopausal women.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.01
Statistical Significance
p<0.01
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