Precision of bone density and micro-architectural properties at the distal radius and tibia in children: an HR-pQCT study

ConclusionsHR-pQCT precision errors were between 1 and 8% (LSC 3 –21%) for trabecular bone outcomes and 1 and 11% (LSC 2–30%) for cortical bone outcomes at the radius and tibia in children. Cortical bone outcomes obtained using the advanced cortical evaluation appeared to have lower precision errors than cortical outcomes derived using the standard evaluation . These findings, combined with better-defined cortical bone contours with advanced cortical evaluation, indicate that metrics from advanced cortical evaluation should be utilized when monitoring cortical bone properties in children.
Source: Osteoporosis International - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research