30Oct 2024

INVESTIGATING OSTEOPENIA IN POSTMENOPAUSAL WOMEN USING DEXA SCANS

  • Assistant Professor, Dept of Paramedical Science, Santosh University, Ghaziabad, U.P.
  • Assistant Professor, Dept of Paramedical Science, Quantum University, Roorkee, Uttarakhand.
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Aims and Objectives:This examines foremost goal is to evaluate bone mineral density (BMD) in women after menopause through Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) scans. It targets to find out how common osteopenia and osteoporosis are. The studies attempt to understand the link among BMD measurements at the femoral neck and lumbar spine. It additionally appears at how things like age, weight, peak, and frame mass index (BMI) have an impact on BMD. whats greater, the observe plans to examine the T-score spread to diagnose osteopenia and osteoporosis. , it desires to explore the hazard elements that lead to bone loss after menopause.

Materials and Methods: This carried out this forward-looking cross-sectional study in the Radio-Imaging and Diagnosis Department at A Medical College Haryana. The study looked at 45 women after menopause ranging from 45 to 80 years old, which may or may not have had osteopenia. A Hologen Discovery DEXA gadget measured their BMD. T-rankings and Z-rankings helped institution members as ordinary, osteopenic, or osteoporotic following the sector fitness companys (WHO) device. The group gathered data on age, weight, top, and BMI, linking those to BMD consequences. They did not consist of patients with current breaks long-term illnesses, or those taking bone-associated capsules.

Discussion: The research shows that osteopenia and osteoporosis occur often in women after menopause. The data points to a strong link between BMD in the femoral neck and lumbar spine, and both areas have positive connections with T-scores. Doctors found osteopenia in 32.56% of patients, while 34.88% had osteoporosis. These numbers stress the need to diagnose and provide preventive care for women who might lose bone due to less estrogen after menopause. Other studies back up the use of DEXA scans as a key way to spot early bone density loss, which can help lower the chance of breaks and make life better.

Conclusion: DEXA scans are an critical diagnostic device for assessing bone mineral density in postmenopausal girls. They have a look that concludes that ordinary BMD screenings ought to be advocated for early detection of osteopenia and osteoporosis, taking into consideration a timely intervention which includes calcium and nutrition D supplementation, hormone replacement therapy, and life-style modifications. By identifying and dealing with these situations early, the danger of fractures and associated morbidity in postmenopausal girls may be significantly decreased.


[Rohini Gupta and Mahima Dwivedi (2024); INVESTIGATING OSTEOPENIA IN POSTMENOPAUSAL WOMEN USING DEXA SCANS Int. J. of Adv. Res. (Oct). 1462-1471] (ISSN 2320-5407). www.journalijar.com


Mahima Dwivedi
Assistant Professor,Quantum university,Roorkee
India