Cortical bone thickness predicts the quantitative bone mineral density of the proximal humerus

ConclusionsThe CBTavg can reliably be determined from standard radiographs and allows a good prediction of quantitative humeral bone mineral density (aBMD or vBMD) if measurements are not available. Furthermore, the distal forearm or the contralateral humerus can serve as a side to estimate the BMD if the ipsilateral side is impaired.

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Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - February 16, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research