Relationship between Regional Bone Density Measurements and the Time since Injury in Adults with Spinal Cord Injuries

Jody L. Clasey, Adrienne L. Janowiak, David R. Gater

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Abstract

Objectives: To determine the bone mineral density (BMD) of the legs, arms, and trunk region of a group of adults with spinal cord injury (SCI) and to determine the relationship between regional BMD values and the time since injury. Design: BMD measurements were determined by total-body, dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry scans and percentage values (percentage-matched BMD), based on manufacturer-supplied normative data for age, sex, body weight, and ethnic group. The relationship between percentage-matched BMD values and time since injury was determined by linear regression analyses. Setting: Research laboratories in a university setting. Participants: Twenty-nine subjects (21 men, 8 women; mean age, 38.5y) who had sustained an SCI a mean of 10.6 years earlier (range, 0.6-35.3y). Interventions: Not applicable. Main Outcome Measure: The relationship between percentage-matched BMD values and the time since injury. Results: There was a significant inverse relationship between percentage-matched BMD leg (r2=-.76), arm (r2=-.45), and trunk (r2=-.38) values and the log of time since injury. Conclusion: Despite the varying levels of SCI and other relevant BMD contributing factors, the regional percentage-matched BMD values were significantly inversely related to the log of time since injury.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)59-64
Number of pages6
JournalArchives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Volume85
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2004

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
Supported in part by the National Center for Research Resources (grant no. MOI-RR 02602), by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (grant no. K12 DA14040-03 [BIRCWH]), by the National Institutes of Health (grant no. K23 RR16182-01), and the Department of Veterans Affairs (grant no. RR&D B2247V).

Keywords

  • Bone density
  • Dual energy
  • Osteoporosis
  • Rehabilitation
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • X-ray absorptiometry

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
  • Rehabilitation

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