CT-based evaluation of volumetric bone density in fragility fractures of the pelvis —a matched case-control analysis

ConclusionsPatients with fragility fractures of the sacrum demonstrated a lower regional volumetric bone density of the sacrum when compared to a cohort without a fracture. Local sacral volumetric bone density as measured by CT seems to be independent from the areal BMD as measured by DXA of the lumbar spine.Level of evidence: level III.
Source: Osteoporosis International - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research