Phalangeal quantitative ultrasound measurements in former pre-term children aged 9-11 years

The objective of this study was to compare phalangeal ultrasound values in 38 former pre-term children, aged 9-11 years, with 50 age-matched term controls. Skeletal status was evaluated using phalangeal quantitative ultrasound measurements (QUS) by DBM Sonic 1200 (IGEA, Carpi, Italy) which measures...

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Published in:British journal of radiology 2007-06, Vol.80 (954), p.401-405
Main Authors: HALABA, Z. P, BURSA, J, KOSTOWSKA KAPŁON, U, PLUSKIEWICZ, W, MARCINIAK, S, DRZEWIECKA, U
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Birth Weight
Body Height
Body Weight
Case-Control Studies
Child
Female
Finger Phalanges - diagnostic imaging
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Infant, Premature
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Male
Medical sciences
Osteoporosis - etiology
Risk Factors
Ultrasonography
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Summary:The objective of this study was to compare phalangeal ultrasound values in 38 former pre-term children, aged 9-11 years, with 50 age-matched term controls. Skeletal status was evaluated using phalangeal quantitative ultrasound measurements (QUS) by DBM Sonic 1200 (IGEA, Carpi, Italy) which measures the amplitude dependent speed of sound (Ad-SoS, m s(-1)). There were no significant differences in values of Ad-SoS, weight and height between patients and controls irrespective of birth weight or prematurity. In conclusion, phalangeal ultrasound measurements performed in prematurely born infants show that at the age of 9-11 years their bone status does not differ from children born at term.
ISSN:0007-1285
1748-880X
DOI:10.1259/bjr/55460700