Abstract:Osteoporosis and scoliosis are encountered concurrently. Scoliosis predisposes to osteoporosis but degenerative scoliosis could falsely elevate lumbar bone mineral density measurement leading to discordance. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of discordance between lumbar spines and hip bone mineral density in patients with lumbar scoliosis and to evaluate the risk factors of discordance. The prevalence of osteoporosis and discordance was determined as major and minor discordance. Old age, ag… Show more
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