Evaluation of Bone Mineral Density Determinants in Patients with Spinal Cord Injury: a Systematic Review

Purpose of Review: Studies describing the bone mineral density (BMD) loss rate in people after spinal cord injury (SCI) haveyielded inconclusive results. This systematic review is aimed at assessing the prevalence of low BMD in SCI patients and summarisingrecent data on the impact of various factors...

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Main Authors: Joanna Cieplińska, Agnė Predkelienė, Izabela Rutkowska, Anna Kopiczko
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Published: Univeristy of Physical Education in Krakow 2025-05-01
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Online Access:http://rehmed.pl/gicid/01.3001.0055.1357
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author Joanna Cieplińska
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Izabela Rutkowska
Anna Kopiczko
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description Purpose of Review: Studies describing the bone mineral density (BMD) loss rate in people after spinal cord injury (SCI) haveyielded inconclusive results. This systematic review is aimed at assessing the prevalence of low BMD in SCI patients and summarisingrecent data on the impact of various factors on BMD levels in different parts of the skeleton. This review was modelledon the basis of the PRISMA statement. A systematic literature search in ScienceDirect, PubMed and EBSCO was conducted.The search criteria included bone mineral density, spinal cord injury, young adults, and adults. The studies were conductedon 705 women and men following SCI. Individuals with SCI exhibited a higher prevalence of low BMD compared to thecontrols. The impact of injury parameters on BMD varied across different skeletal locations.Recent fifi ndings: The results revealed various correlations between BMD and age, sex, somatic variables, diet as well as biochemical parameters. However, no significant relationships were found between BMD and serum 25(OH)D, calcium, vitamin D or protein intakes. BMD was negatively correlated with parathyroid hormone (PTH) and positively with 25OHD, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and N-terminal propeptide of type-I procollagen (PINP).Summary: In practical terms, improving physical activity levels in individuals with SCI may help maintain or improve bone health. Monitoring specific biochemical markers may also offer insights in managing bone density. Further research is needed to understand how different factors interact with BMD in this population, which will help guide more targeted interventions.
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spelling doaj-art-5a3fb71bb8fe4f7b80179738939fa1e32025-08-20T03:44:01ZengUniveristy of Physical Education in KrakowRehabilitacja Medyczna1427-96221896-32502025-05-01284435210.5604/01.3001.0055.135701.3001.0055.1357Evaluation of Bone Mineral Density Determinants in Patients with Spinal Cord Injury: a Systematic ReviewJoanna Cieplińska0Agnė Predkelienė1Izabela Rutkowska2Anna Kopiczko3Department of Clinical Physiotherapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation, Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw, PolandInstitute of Educational Research, Education Academy, Vytautas Magnus University, 44248 Kaunas, LithuaniaDepartment of Movement Teaching, Faculty of Rehabilitation, Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw, PolandDepartment of Human Biology, Faculty of Physical Education, Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw, PolandPurpose of Review: Studies describing the bone mineral density (BMD) loss rate in people after spinal cord injury (SCI) haveyielded inconclusive results. This systematic review is aimed at assessing the prevalence of low BMD in SCI patients and summarisingrecent data on the impact of various factors on BMD levels in different parts of the skeleton. This review was modelledon the basis of the PRISMA statement. A systematic literature search in ScienceDirect, PubMed and EBSCO was conducted.The search criteria included bone mineral density, spinal cord injury, young adults, and adults. The studies were conductedon 705 women and men following SCI. Individuals with SCI exhibited a higher prevalence of low BMD compared to thecontrols. The impact of injury parameters on BMD varied across different skeletal locations.Recent fifi ndings: The results revealed various correlations between BMD and age, sex, somatic variables, diet as well as biochemical parameters. However, no significant relationships were found between BMD and serum 25(OH)D, calcium, vitamin D or protein intakes. BMD was negatively correlated with parathyroid hormone (PTH) and positively with 25OHD, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and N-terminal propeptide of type-I procollagen (PINP).Summary: In practical terms, improving physical activity levels in individuals with SCI may help maintain or improve bone health. Monitoring specific biochemical markers may also offer insights in managing bone density. Further research is needed to understand how different factors interact with BMD in this population, which will help guide more targeted interventions.http://rehmed.pl/gicid/01.3001.0055.1357somatic variableslifestyle factorsinjury parametersbone healthspinal cord injury
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Evaluation of Bone Mineral Density Determinants in Patients with Spinal Cord Injury: a Systematic Review
Rehabilitacja Medyczna
somatic variables
lifestyle factors
injury parameters
bone health
spinal cord injury
title Evaluation of Bone Mineral Density Determinants in Patients with Spinal Cord Injury: a Systematic Review
title_full Evaluation of Bone Mineral Density Determinants in Patients with Spinal Cord Injury: a Systematic Review
title_fullStr Evaluation of Bone Mineral Density Determinants in Patients with Spinal Cord Injury: a Systematic Review
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title_short Evaluation of Bone Mineral Density Determinants in Patients with Spinal Cord Injury: a Systematic Review
title_sort evaluation of bone mineral density determinants in patients with spinal cord injury a systematic review
topic somatic variables
lifestyle factors
injury parameters
bone health
spinal cord injury
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