Evaluation of bone mineral density (BMD) is an essential factor for estimating fractures of the femoral neck, as per the analysis published in the Journal, PM & R. The subjects with the long-term residual lower extremity (LE) weakness after polio exhibited reduced BMD, linked with the weakness of muscles.

This retrospective study assessed whether the BMD of femoral neck varied from side to side among people with asymmetrical LE muscle infirmity along with the persons who were at risk for under diagnosis of low BMD, as the low BMD or osteoporosis diagnosis significantly associated with the unilateral evaluation of the femoral neck. The patients selected for the analysis were of >18 years old with full appropriate information. The side of LE weakness (strength score), BDt T scores, and BMD divisions based on standard T-score limits were taken as the major study outcomes.