Volume : V, Issue : IV, April - 2015

Comparison of Singh's Index Accuracy and Dual Energy X–Ray Absorptiometry in The Measurement of Bone Mineral Density for Evaluating Osteoporosis in Post Menopausal Women.

Dr. Hitesh Vhora, Dr. Priyadarshan Potdar, Dr. Sanjay Patil

Abstract :

 Objective: To compare the prevalence of osteoporosis with DEXA scan and Singh’s Index and try to establish any existing relation between them.

Method: Females aged 45 yrs and above coming to OPD and IPD with pathological hip fractures or low energy fractures of hip suggestive of osteoporosis as primary pathology were selected for the study. Then a x–ray of hip joint and 
DEXA of hip was done after taking consent. The results of both were calculated and compared.
Results: Age wise distribution showed that majority were between the age of 50–69 years (56.67%). It was observed 
that using Singh’s Index, osteoporosis was diagnosed in 26.67% women whereas by using DEXA it was found in 
63.33%. Using kappa statics the agreement between the two was fair (k=0.348).
Conclusion: The Singh’s Index cannot be used for evaluating and diagnosis of osteoporosis, because of its low reliability.

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Dr. Hitesh Vhora, Dr. Priyadarshan Potdar, Dr. Sanjay Patil Comparison of Singh's Index Accuracy and Dual Energy X–Ray Absorptiometry in The Measurement of Bone Mineral Density for Evaluating Osteoporosis in Post Menopausal Women. Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.5, Issue : 4 April 2015


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