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Morphometric vertebral fractures of the lower thoracic and lumbar spine, physical function and quality of life in men
Osteoporosis International, 10/02/08

Pasco JA et al. – Morphometric vertebral fracture (MVFs) are associated with poor quality of life and impaired physical function. It is recommended that morphometric X-ray absorptiometry be included in routine requests for bone densitometry because detection of MVFs has important implications for osteoporosis management in men.

Methods

Study to compare QoL and physical function in men with and w/o MVF
MVFs were identified in a random sample of men aged 20–93 yrs
Moderate and severe wedge, biconcave or compression deformities were classified as MVFs

Results

MVFs were identified in 64/1,147 men
No MVFs were detected for men in their 20s
Prevalence was 1.5% for 30–39 yrs, 1.4% 40–49 yrs, 3.2% 50–59 yrs, 4.7% 60–69 yrs, 10.0% 70–79 yrs and 14.6% 80+ yrs
Among 555 men aged 60+ yrs, those with MVFs were twice as likely to have quality of life scores in the lowest tertile
MVFs were associated with lower mean age-adjusted physical activity

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