Reference curves for trabecular bone score adjusted for soft tissue thickness in children and adolescents from Mexico City.

ABSTRACT: This study proposes age- and sex-specific trabecular bone score (TBS) reference curves for Mexican children and adolescents. Using the latest software version, results highlight significant pubertal changes and provide reference data for assessing pediatric bone health, paving the way for a wider use of this technology in children and adolescents.

Purpose

Trabecular Bone Score (TBS) is a grey scale texture measure that correlates with bone microarchitecture derived from dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). While extensively studied in adults, limited data exist for pediatric populations. This study aims to develop age- and sex-specific reference curves for TBS adjusted for abdominal soft tissue thickness in healthy children and adolescents from Mexico City.

Methods

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SUBMITTER: Guagnelli MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12325490 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature