Research Article: Age-stratified association between serum uric acid and lumbar bone mineral density in elderly Chinese women with vertebral compression fractures: a cross-sectional analysis
Abstract:
To investigate the association between serum uric acid (SUA) levels and lumbar bone mineral density (BMD) in elderly Chinese women with vertebral compression fractures (VCFs), with a specific focus on age-dependent variations in this association.
We conducted a cross-sectional study of 490 female patients aged ?60?years with VCFs. SUA levels served as the primary exposure variable, and lumbar spine BMD was the outcome variable. Multivariate linear regression models were employed to adjust for potential confounders, incorporating comprehensive subgroup analyses.
A statistically significant positive and independent correlation emerged between SUA levels and spine lumbar BMD after multivariable adjustment ( ? =?0.045, 95% CI 0.026–0.064). The association demonstrated pronounced variability across age groups, with a more robust correlation in patients younger than 75?years ( ? =?0.069, 95% CI 0.039–0.098) compared to those 75?years and older ( ? =?0.026, 95% CI 0.002–0.050), revealing a statistically significant interaction ( p =?0.008).
Our findings reveal a nuanced, age-dependent positive correlation between SUA levels and lumbar BMD in elderly Chinese women with vertebral compression fractures. These results suggest SUA may serve as a potential biomarker for fracture risk assessment and bone health evaluation, particularly in younger elderly populations.
Introduction:
Osteoporosis constitutes a significant global public health issue, with profound implications for elderly populations, particularly women. Epidemiological studies indicate a high prevalence of spinal and hip osteoporosis among Chinese women, with approximately 29.13% of individuals over the age of 50 experiencing notable reductions in bone density ( 1 ). In China, osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCFs) are identified as the most common type of fracture associated with osteoporosis, with an estimated…
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