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Whole Body Vibration Methods with Survivors of Polio
Published on: October 17, 2018
Osteoporosis in a postpolio clinic population
Muriel Haziza1, Richard Kremer, Andrea Benedetti
1Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital, McGill University Health Centre, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
|August 7, 2007
Summary
Osteoporosis is common in postpolio patients, particularly at the hip. Lower extremity muscle strength is linked to hip bone density in this population.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Rheumatology
- Neurology
Background:
- Postpolio syndrome can lead to long-term musculoskeletal complications.
- Osteoporosis is a significant health concern, increasing fracture risk.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine osteoporosis prevalence at the hip and lumbar spine in postpolio patients.
- To investigate the association between lower-extremity muscle strength and hip bone density.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional chart review of 164 postpolio patients.
- Bone density assessed at the femoral neck and lumbar spine.
- Lower-extremity muscle strength evaluated using manual muscle testing.
Main Results:
- Osteoporosis was prevalent at the hip (32% in men, 9% in premenopausal women, 27% in postmenopausal women).
- Hip osteoporosis was significantly associated with lower-extremity muscle strength.
- Adjustments were made for age, body mass index, and time since polio.
Conclusions:
- Osteoporosis is a common condition in individuals attending postpolio clinics.
- Hip bone density is associated with the muscle strength of the ipsilateral lower extremity.
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