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    • Orthopedics
    • Neurology
    • Bone Metabolism

    Background:

    • Epilepsy is a neurological disorder affecting millions globally.
    • Bone health in individuals with epilepsy is an understudied area.
    • Reduced physical activity is common in institutionalized epileptic populations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate bone mineral content in the forearms of epileptic patients.
    • To compare bone mineral density between epileptics and healthy controls.
    • To explore the relationship between bone mineral content, muscle strength, and physical activity in epilepsy.

    Main Methods:

    • Bone mineral content was measured in the forearms of 71 institutionalized epileptic patients.
    • Measurements were compared to age-matched healthy controls.
    • Hand and forearm strength assessments were conducted.

    Main Results:

    • Epileptic patients exhibited a 10-15% lower bone mineral content in their forearms compared to controls.
    • A significant decrease in hand and forearm strength (by approximately 1/3) was observed in epileptics.
    • Bone mineral loss was less pronounced in the distal forearm of women.

    Conclusions:

    • Individuals with epilepsy demonstrate reduced forearm bone mineral content and strength.
    • The observed bone mineral loss may be secondary to decreased physical activity and reduced muscle strength.
    • Inactivity is a potential contributing factor to bone demineralization in epilepsy.