Diverging results of areal and volumetric bone mineral density in Down syndrome

ConclusionsAreal BMD is reduced in DS, but it seems to be related to the smaller body and skeletal size. In fact, the estimated volumetric BMD is similar in patients with DS and in control individuals. Furthermore, people with DS have normal bone microarchitecture.
Source: Osteoporosis International - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research