The Journal of Teachers Association RMC, Rajshahi Original Article Bone Mineral Density Measurement in Menopausal Women

Bone mineral densitometry was done in 107 women in their post-menopausal period using Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry method. All the patients were presented with low back pain. Quantification of bone mineral density was done in proximal femur and lumber spines of all the patients. Sixty-eight patients showed normal bone mineral density in our study. Rest 39 patients showed declination of bone mineral density from mild osteopenia to severe osteoporosis. We conclude that Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry bone mineral measurement is an unique, non-invasive method of detecting bone mass disorder in post-menopausal women with low back pain and should be the first choice of investigation. TAJ 2002; 15(2): 64-6