Osteoporosis in adults with cerebral palsy: feasibility of DXA screening and risk factors for low bone density.
Christina M MarciniakJ GabetJ LeeM MaK BranderN WysockiPublished in: Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA (2015)
Lower than expected-for-age BMD was very frequent in adults with CP with mobility limitations, present at both spine and hip sites. Low BMI and need for transfer assistance had a negative impact on BMD. Although not statistically significant, progression of abnormalities was seen at follow-up for DXAs Z-scores at some sites, which suggests longitudinal studies in this population are needed.