Revised reference curves of bone mineral density according to age and sex for Iranian children and adolescents

ConclusionsRelevant differences in bone mineral density and its curves exist between Iranian children and adolescents and other databases, revealing a significant potential for misdiagnosis. However, our results can be used to provide reference databases to assist clinicians in interpreting, assessing, and monitoring bone densitometry.
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research