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Scanning Skeletal Remains for Bone Mineral Density in Forensic Contexts
Published on: January 29, 2018
[Bone mineral density changes in coal workers' pneumoconiosis]
Hai-xue Li1, Peng-yong Zhai, Jin-feng Yan
1Department of Radiology, General Hospital of Jincheng Coal Industry Group. lihaixue800@sina.com
Objective:
To observe the bone mineral density changes of coal workers' pneumoconiosis.
Methods:
We chose 150 cases of One-Triple coal workers pneumoconiosis in Jincheng Coal Mining Group, all of workers were male, of 55-years old-80 years old, an average of 67 years old. 10 years of age to grouping, Whole body bone mineral density and T value were measured by body dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. We analyzed the BMD changes bone loss, osteoporosis occurrence.
Results:
The BMD of six parts were not declined obviously in One stage of coal workers' pneumoconiosis; the BMD of Chest bone, pelvis and spine were declined obviously in two stage of coal workers' pneumoconiosis; the BMD of six parts were declined obviously in Triple stage of coal workers' pneumoconiosis; The occurrence rate of bone loss was significantly higher in Two and Triple coal workers pneumoconiosis. The occurrence rate of osteoporosis was significantly higher in Triple coal workers pneumoconiosis.
Conclusion:
With the increase in the severity of coal workers' pneumoconiosis, the BMD of six parts were declined, The occurrence rate of bone loss osteoporosis was significantly higher.
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