1Assistant Professor, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute, Deemed to be University, Maduravoyal, Chennai-600095
2Research Supervisor, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute, Deemed to be University, Maduravoyal, Chennai-600095
3Principal/Professor, Meenakshi College of Physiotherapy, Chennai
4Principal/Professor, School of Physiotherapy, Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies, Chennai
5Professor, Department of Biochemistry, A.C.S Medical College and Hospital, Chennai
6Vice Principal, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute, Deemed to be University, Maduravoyal, Chennai-600095
*Corresponding Author E-mail: veena.physio@drmgrdu.ac.in
Online published on 18 May, 2019.
The aim is to study the prevalence of osteopenia and osteoporosis using quantitative calcaneal ultrasound among female population.
It was a cross-sectional study with a sample size of 270 female subjects between 30–70 years for 3 months duration. Subjects who underwent hysterectomy, under hormone replacement therapy, under calcium and vitamin D supplements and diabetes mellitus were excluded. Recruited subjects were screened for osteopenia and osteoporosis using quantitative calcaneal ultrasound. Demographical information including age, height, weight, body mass index, menstrual status, blood pressure and socio-economic status were recorded.
Out of 270 subjects 57.4% were osteopenic, 15.9% were osteoporotic and 26.7% were normal. There was a close association between the demographical status and the prevalence of osteopenia and osteoporosis.
Osteopenia seems to be more prevalent than osteoporosis. Early diagnosis of osteopenia among females is necessary to delay the onset of osteoporosis.
Osteopenia, osteoporosis, quantitative calcaneal ultrasound, Women
