Bone Tissue in Down Syndrome Patients Deteriorates Following Aging: A Study Based on Bone Ultrasound Analysis

Conclusion This study showed that BUA is sufficiently sensitive to highlight the bone degradation that occurs at the end of adolescence and in adulthood in individuals with DS. In addition, BUA and stabilometric performances were able to distinguish DS patients from controls in the two older age groups, indicating that bone tissue and postural control of DS patients deteriorate with aging.
Source: Journal of Medical Ultrasound - Category: Radiology Source Type: research