Bone Material Strength Index as Measured by Impact Microindentation is Low in Patients with Primary Hyperparathyroidism.
Manuela SchoebElizabeth M WinterMaria A SledderingMirjam A LipsAbbey SchepersMarieke SnelNatasha M Appelman-DijkstraPublished in: The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism (2021)
Our data indicate that bone material properties are altered in PHPT patients and most affected in those with prevalent fractures. IMI might be a valuable additional tool in the evaluation of bone fragility in patients with PHPT.