M. Seijo

Usefulness of hip BMD and geometry as diagnostic methods to predict hip fracture in women

and BMC (6, 9, and 15%, respectively). TB fat mass showed an increment of 6.7 kg (P < 0.001) mainly due to trunk fat mass (+70%). TB lean mass showed a decline of 5 kg (P < 0.05) mainly due to a diminution in peripheral lean mass: 3 kg in legs ( 16%, P < 0.0001) and 1.3 kg in arms ( 9%, P < 0.002). CONCLUSIONS: Through the decades we observed: 1—A slight (6%) diminution in DMO, with a higher diminution in area and BMC (9 and 15% respectively). 2—An increase in Total Fat Mass, predominantly in the trunk, that may have implications for the risk of cardiovascular and metabolic syndromes, and a diminution in TB lean mass, predominantly in the legs, probably related to decreased physical activity and hormonal changes. 3—Total and subregional BMD and BC reference values were obtained.