A comparative analysis of bone mineral density in cerebral palsy and spinal muscular atrophy
Both groups had normal height adjusted LS BMD and low R3 LDF BMD, with the SMA group significantly lower. We theorize that it may be due to the differences in muscle tonicity on the bone. We recommend including the distal femur bone density in routine bone health assessments and that BMD should be adjusted for height when possible.
Authors
- Mariah Eisner (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4703-4342)
- Brett Klamer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8334-4831)
- Garey Noritz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7308-3810)
- Robin Alexander
- Bethany M. Bowden (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2312-2727)
Institutions
- Nationwide Children's Hospital (US)
- The Ohio State University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Bone Reports
- Published
- 2025-11-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bonr.2025.101891
- Primary Topic
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00