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Change in Bone Mineral Density in Stroke Patients with Osteoporosis or Osteopenia

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  • Do-Hee Lee

    (Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Institute of Wonkwang Medical Science, Wonkwang University School of Medicine, 895, Muwang-ro, Iksan 54538, Korea)

  • Min-Cheol Joo

    (Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Institute of Wonkwang Medical Science, Wonkwang University School of Medicine, 895, Muwang-ro, Iksan 54538, Korea)

Abstract

We aimed to investigate the correlation between changes in bone mineral density (BMD) of the lumbar spine (LS) and femoral neck (FN) and osteoporosis-related factors in stroke patients with osteoporosis or osteopenia, and we suggest the need for active rehabilitation treatment. This study included 63 osteoporosis and 34 osteopenia patients who underwent a BMD test following primary stroke onset. The osteoporosis group was followed up with a BMD test after 12 months of bisphosphonate treatment, and the osteopenia group was followed up without medication. The correlation between BMD changes and functional factors was analyzed, biochemical markers were measured, and hematology tests were performed. In the osteoporosis group, a significant increase was observed in LS BMD ( p < 0.05), and in the osteopenia group, there was a significant decrease in FN BMD ( p < 0.05). The group with a functional ambulatory category of 1 or more showed a significant improvement in BMD ( p < 0.05). Comparative analysis was performed on various indicators, but no significant correlation was found between any variable. In stroke patients with osteoporosis or osteopenia, early appropriate drug treatment is important to prevent bone loss and reduce the risk of fractures, and comprehensive rehabilitation treatment, such as appropriate education and training to prevent falls, is essential.

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  • Do-Hee Lee & Min-Cheol Joo, 2022. "Change in Bone Mineral Density in Stroke Patients with Osteoporosis or Osteopenia," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(15), pages 1-10, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:15:p:8954-:d:869713
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