Low Grip Strength is a Strong Risk Factor of Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women

ConclusionHandgrip strength and 25OHD decrease with aging in postmenopausal women. The patients with lower 25OHD level had significantly lower BMD of femoral neck. The patients with lower handgrip strength had significantly lower BMD of lumbar spine, femoral neck, and total hip. Grip strength measurement is the simplest muscle strength measurement method. Our study confirmed that low grip strength was correlated with low BMD and was a strong risk factor for osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.

Source: Orthopaedic Surgery - November 1, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Yi ‐zhong Li, Hua‐feng Zhuang, Si‐qing Cai, Chang‐kun Lin, Pei‐wen Wang, Li‐sheng Yan, Jin‐kuang Lin, Hai‐ming Yu Tags: CLINICAL ARTICLE Source Type: research