Searchable abstracts of presentations at key conferences on calcified tissues

ba0006p141 | (1) | ICCBH2017

Unique correlation pattern between cortical trabecular bone qualities and standard dynamometer handgrip strength in girls with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS)?

Tam Elisa M S , Cheuk Ka-Yee , Hung Vivian W Y , Yu Fiona W P , Ng Bobby K W , Guo X Edward , Cheng Jack C Y , Lam Tsz-Ping

Objective: Grip strength is a marker of muscle mass which can optimize bone strength during puberty. While previous studies have shown AIS girls had poor bone qualities and mechanical properties when compared with non-AIS girls, the correlation between bone qualities and handgrip strength in AIS remains undefined. This study aimed to investigate the correlation between handgrip strength and bone qualities including volumetric bone mineral density (vBMD), bone geometry, trabecu...