Effect of Vertebral Body Exclusion on TBS and FRAX Calculations

Spinal degenerative changes are common and elevate DXA-measured BMD. However, existing data suggest trabecular bone score (TBS) is relatively unaffected by degenerative changes. Clinically, we observed patients in whom spinal degenerative changes appeared to substantially elevate not only BMD, but also TBS.

Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry - October 1, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: R. White, N. Binkley, D. Krueger Source Type: research