The study analyzed 134 patients who had a CT scan and QCT-MBD measurements of spine and hip.
Here are four things to know:
1. The study found a negative correlation between spinal BMD and number of spondylophytes, disc heights, number of discal air inclusions, number of Schmorl nodules and the number and the degree of spondylarthrosis.
2. Osteochondrosis and spondylarthrosis influence spinal BMD.
3. The researchers concluded degenerative spinal changes may be correlated to decreased regional spinal mineralization.
4. The study results may help with a different treatment plan for degenerative spine disease, such as treating osteopenia earlier to prevent secondary fractures.
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