Association between low lean body mass and osteoporotic fractures after menopause

Results suggest that both LM and BMC-LM SD scores can help to differentiate between systemic and mechanical (disuse-related) osteopenia/osteoporosis after menopause. Low LM values or BMC-LM SD scores seem to constitute additional fracture risk factors beyond those usually detected in premenopausal women or in women with other types of fractures. This application of dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry technology may lead to more effective diagnosis and treatment at low cost.