Bone Mineral Density among Individuals with Residual Lower Limb Weakness after Polio

ConclusionsIn this small sample, using strong limb T-scores resulted in fewer individuals categorized as having low bone density or osteoporosis than when weak limb T-scores were used. Underestimating BMD loss may lead to under-treatment and increased risk of morbidity, mortality and costs associated with femoral neck fractures in this high fall-risk group.
Source: PMandR - Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research