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Relationship between Decrease in Serum Sodium Level and Bone Mineral Density in Osteoporotic Fracture Patients.

Mi Kyung Kwak¹, Dughyun Choi¹, Jae Hyuk Lee¹

¹Departement of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

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Summary

Low serum sodium levels are linked to osteoporosis. This study found decreased serum sodium is an independent risk factor for osteoporosis and severe fractures in Korean patients.

Keywords:

Hyponatremia Osteoporosis Osteoporotic fractures

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Geriatric Medicine
Clinical Diagnostics

Background:

Emerging evidence suggests a link between decreased serum sodium levels and osteoporosis.
Previous research has not specifically investigated this association within the Korean population.
This study aimed to explore the relationship between serum sodium levels and the severity of osteoporotic fractures.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the association between serum sodium levels and osteoporotic fractures.
To determine if decreased serum sodium is an independent risk factor for osteoporosis in a Korean cohort.
To analyze the correlation between serum sodium levels and fracture severity.

Main Methods:

A case-control study involving 290 patients with major fractures and 1,027 controls.
1:1 age and sex matching was performed between fracture cases and controls.
Serum sodium levels were analyzed in relation to fracture status and osteoporosis severity.

Main Results:

Serum sodium levels were significantly lower in patients with fractures compared to controls (P=0.001).
Individuals with severe osteoporosis exhibited significantly lower serum sodium levels than those without severe osteoporosis (P=0.002).
Advanced age and decreased serum sodium levels were identified as independent risk factors for osteoporosis (OR=1.088, P=0.008; OR=0.840, P=0.037, respectively).

Conclusions:

Decreased serum sodium levels are significantly associated with osteoporotic fractures and osteoporosis severity.
Reduced serum sodium concentration emerges as a potential independent risk factor for developing osteoporosis.
Findings highlight the importance of monitoring serum sodium in osteoporosis assessment and prevention strategies.