Analysis of Socio-Demographic Parameters for Prevalence of Regional Osteoporosis in Patients
Keywords:
Bone Mineral Density, Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry, International Osteoporosis Foundation, Spinal Quantitative Computed Tomography, and Peripheral Radial Quantitative Computed Tomography.Abstract
Osteoporosis is categorized by low bone mass with the micro architectural deterioration of bone tissue prominent to
heightened bone brittleness. Osteoporosis of the selected regions of the body, which is termed as local osteoporosis or
regional osteoporosis is another phenomenon attracting the attention of the researcher’s in recent times. Considering the
clinical implications of an early diagnosis of regional osteoporosis and resulting positive impact on prevention of
osteoporotic fractures, there is an urgent need to conduct studies on the subject. This research work analysis of sociodemographic parameters: to know the prevalence of regional osteoporosis in patients.
