Physical Performance of Geriatric Women and Its Impact on Fracture Risk and Bone Mineral Density Assessed with Radiofrequency Echographic Multispectrometry (REMS).

Elena Bischoff, Stanislava Popova-Belova, Fabian Bischoff, Nikola Kirilov

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Elena BischoffDepartment of Health Care, Faculty of Medicine, Trakia University, 6007 Stara Zagora, Bulgaria.

Stanislava Popova-BelovaMedical University of Plovdiv, Medical Faculty, Department of Propedeutic of Internal Diseases, General Hospital "Sveti Georgi", 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria.

Fabian BischoffIPSMP Rheumatology, 6000 Stara Zagora, Bulgaria.

Nikola KirilovInstitute of Medical Informatics, Heidelberg University Hospital, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany.

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backgroundThis study aimed to investigate the impact of physical performance of geriatric women on their fracture risk and bone mineral density (BMD) assessed with radiofrequency echographic multispectrometry (REMS).

methodsWe conducted a prospective observational study to assess the physical performance, BMD and fracture risk in 182 geriatric women aged 60 years and older. BMD was measured using REMS scanning (developed by Echolight S. p. a., Lecce, Italy), and the Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX) was utilized to estimate fracture risk. Physical performance was assessed using hand grip strength (HGS), Timed Up and Go (TUG), Five Times Sit-to-Stand Test (5XSST) and Flamingo test.

resultsThe mean HGS of both hands differed significantly between the groups with normal BMD, osteopenia and osteoporosis measured at the lumbar spine and hip. The mean TUG time of the subjects with osteoporosis was significantly higher (13.77 s) than those with osteopenia (7.14 s) and normal BMD (6.05 s) of the hip (

conclusionsThis study revealed strong associations between physical performance and fracture risk. Rehabilitation programs focused on strength and mobility may be essential for fracture prevention.

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bone mineral densityfracture riskgeriatric womenphysical performanceREMS

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PMID39768287

DOI10.3390/life14121579

PMCPMC11676901

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