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ArticleBMC musculoskeletal disorders2025

Association between serum phosphorus levels and pelvic bone mineral density in U.S. adults aged 18-59 years.

Tao Jiang, Yubo Pan, Jianing Xu, Junyong Ge, Shiliang Ji, Tian Li, Yinquan Zhang

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Tao JiangDepartment of Orthopedics, Third Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200438, China.
Yubo PanDepartment of Orthopedics, Third Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200438, China.
Jianing XuDepartment of Orthopedics, Third Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200438, China.
Junyong GeDepartment of Orthopedics, Third Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200438, China.
Shiliang JiSuzhou Research Center of Medical School, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Suzhou Hospital, Nanjing University, No.1, Li jiang Road, Suzhou, 215000, China. dg21300014@smail.nju.edu.cn.
Tian LiKey Laboratory of Acute Abdomen Disease-Associated Organ Injury and ITCWM Repair, Institute of Integrative Medicine of Acute Abdominal Diseases, Tianjin Nankai Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, 8 Changjiang Avenue, Tianjin, 300100, China. fmmult@foxmail.com.
Yinquan ZhangDepartment of Orthopedics, Third Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200438, China. yinquan_zhang@sina.com.

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Abstract

backgroundAlthough the role of serum phosphorus in bone metabolism is well-established, its precise connection to bone density in different anatomical regions remains uncertain. The pelvis, a vital load-bearing structure crucial for movement and stability, has received limited attention because of its relationship with serum phosphorus. This study investigated the potential association between serum phosphorus levels and pelvic bone mineral density (BMD) in adults aged 18 to 59 years.

methodsUsing data from the 2015-2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys NHANES, we applied multivariable logistic regression models to investigate the association between serum phosphorus levels and pelvic BMD. The analysis was further refined using smoothed curves and generalized additive models.

resultsThe analysis included a total of 5,589 adults. After adjusting for confounding variables, a negative association was observed between serum phosphorus levels and pelvic BMD. This inverse association was consistent in the subgroup analyses for females and Whites, however, this correlation was not found in males, Blacks, Mexican Americans, other Hispanics, or other racial groups.

conclusionOur findings indicated a notable inverse association between serum phosphorus levels and pelvic bone mineral density in females, while no significant association was observed in males.

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Bone DensityPelvic BonesPhosphorusAbsorptiometry, PhotonAdolescentAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedNutrition SurveysUnited StatesYoung AdultPhosphorusNational health and nutrition examination surveysPelvic bone mineral densitySerum phosphorus levels

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