Medizinische Universität Graz Austria/Österreich - Forschungsportal - Medical University of Graz
Gewählte Publikation:
Singer, G.
Ultrasonic Bone Densitometry in Pediatric Trauma Patients.
[ Dissertation ] Graz Medical University; 2003.
- Autor*innen der Med Uni Graz:
- Singer Georg
- Betreuer*innen:
- Höllwarth Michael
- Maier Alfred
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- Abstract:
- The aim of the study was to compare Bone Mineral Density (BMD9 in children with fractures with the respective values in children without fractures. In addition possible environmental factors influencing BMD in the study cohort were evaluated. BMD was measured by Quantitative Ultrasound (QUS) in 50 children who had sustained an acute fracture and in 154 healthy children as controls. Nutritional habits and activity level of the children were documented by a standardised questionnaire. Children with fractures had a significantly lower BMD compared to children without a history of fractures. This difference could not be explained by differences in diet, body-mass-index (BMI) nor physical activity. Previous studies have suggested that low BMD levels might contribute to an increased prevalence of fractures in patients with systemic diseases. This study showed that low BMD may contribute to the risk of sustaining a fracture also in healthy children. Nevertheless, the differences in measurements are marginal despite statistical significance and the biological impact remains unclear. Low BDM values could not be explained by any of the studied environmental factors.