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Application of the trabecular bone score in clinical practice

  • Sung Hye Kong
  • , Namki Hong
  • , Jin Woo Kim
  • , Deog Yoon Kim
  • , Jung Hee Kim

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Abstract

The trabecular bone score (TBS) was introduced as an indirect index of trabecular microarchitecture, complementary to bone mineral density (BMD), and is derived using the same dual energy X-ray absorptiometry images. Recently, it has been approved for clinical use in Korea. Therefore, we conducted a comprehensive review to optimize the use of TBS in clinical practice. The TBS is an independent predictor of osteoporotic fractures in postmenopausal women and men aged >50 years. The TBS is potentially useful in monitoring the skeletal effects of anabolic agents but not of antiresorptive agents. In postmenopausal women with type 2 diabetes mellitus, the TBS assesses osteoporotic fracture risk not captured by BMD. However, high body mass index and soft tissue thickness can cause underestimation of the TBS; however, this limitation has been improved in recent versions of the TBS software. However, a high precision error and low reproducibility limit the use of TBS. This review may provide information on the application of the TBS in clinical practice based on reliable evidence.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)101-113
Number of pages13
JournalJournal of Bone Metabolism
Volume28
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 2021

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Copyright © 2021 The Korean Society for Bone and Mineral Research

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Keywords

  • Cancellous bone
  • Hip fractures
  • Osteoporosis
  • Osteoporotic fractures

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