Radiographic Evaluation of Age and Gender Related Cortical Bone Thinning Using The Metacarpal Index Method: A Lagos Based Population Study
| Autor: | Ekpo, EU, Ikamaise, VC, Egbe, NO, Chiaghanam, NO, Eke, RO |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2022 |
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| Zdroj: | Journal of Radiography and Radiation Sciences; Vol. 21 No. 1 (2007); 20-25 |
| ISSN: | 2736-1071 2736-1063 2003-2005 |
| Popis: | A retrospective study to evaluate age and gender relatedcortical bone thinning using the metacarpal index (MCI)method was performed. Study sought to evaluate the effect ofage and gender on metacarpal index. A randomized collectionof 850 (males 436, females 414) dorsi-plantar radiographs ofthe left hand performed from 2003-2005 and accompanyingrequest forms was carried out. The width of the cortex of thesecond metacarpal and shaft was measured and used tocalculate the metacarpal index. Values were compared acrossage ranges and sex. Result showed a gradual increase in MCIfor both sexes from 20-40 years (peak MCI 57.4±2 and52.8±02 for males and females respectively at 40 years). Alinear decrease after the 5th decade of life was also observed.Males showed a higher MCI than females at all ages withmean values of 53.3±3.2 and 46.21±3.9 respectively. A morerapid decrease in MCI was observed in females than males. |
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