BHI SDS in boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is associated with spinal fragility
A new paper by Drs. Phung and Ward from CHEO (Ottawa) reports a study of 54 boys with DMD with BoneXpert. Lateral spine radiographs were evaluated to derive the Spinal Deformity Index, a measure of fragility.
Lower BHI SDS was associated with higher spinal fragility. The authors concluded that BoneXpert provides a rapid method to identify those at greater risk of fracture without the need for additional imaging, and that BoneXpert can assist in identifying patients who may benefit from fracture prevention treatment.