Osteoporosis is a common condition characterized by low bone mineral density (BMD) and deterioration of bone microarchitecture, leading to increased risk of fractures. Early diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis are critical for preventing fractures and their associated morbidity and mortality. Currently, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is the gold standard for assessing BMD; however, it has limitations such as radiation exposure, cost, and limited availability in certain regions. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the lumbar spine is routinely performed for various indications, and it provides high-resolution images of the bone and tissue without ionizing radiation. Recently, texture analysis (TA) of MRI images has shown promise in assessing BMD by quantifying the spatial distribution and heterogeneity of bone marrow fat and trabecular bone. In this article, we present our experience with the opportunistic use of lumbar spine MRI for BMD assessment using TA, and we compare the results with DXA measurements. We also discuss the potential clinical implications of this approach, including its use in patients who cannot undergo DXA or in whom BMD assessment is not routinely performed. MRI should provide information in a single examination in regard to degenerative disk pathology and arthritis, with the addition of BMD prediction.

Vara, G., Spinnato, P., Facchini, G., Miceli, M., Ursini, F., Spinardi, L., et al. (2023). Assessment of Bone Mineral Density from Lumbosacral MRI: A Retrospective Study with Texture Analysis Radiomics. APPLIED SCIENCES, 13(10), 1-14 [10.3390/app13106305].

Assessment of Bone Mineral Density from Lumbosacral MRI: A Retrospective Study with Texture Analysis Radiomics

Vara, G
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Spinnato, P;Facchini, G;Miceli, M;Ursini, F;Spinardi, L;Vornetti, G;Ratti, S
2023

Abstract

Osteoporosis is a common condition characterized by low bone mineral density (BMD) and deterioration of bone microarchitecture, leading to increased risk of fractures. Early diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis are critical for preventing fractures and their associated morbidity and mortality. Currently, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is the gold standard for assessing BMD; however, it has limitations such as radiation exposure, cost, and limited availability in certain regions. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the lumbar spine is routinely performed for various indications, and it provides high-resolution images of the bone and tissue without ionizing radiation. Recently, texture analysis (TA) of MRI images has shown promise in assessing BMD by quantifying the spatial distribution and heterogeneity of bone marrow fat and trabecular bone. In this article, we present our experience with the opportunistic use of lumbar spine MRI for BMD assessment using TA, and we compare the results with DXA measurements. We also discuss the potential clinical implications of this approach, including its use in patients who cannot undergo DXA or in whom BMD assessment is not routinely performed. MRI should provide information in a single examination in regard to degenerative disk pathology and arthritis, with the addition of BMD prediction.
2023
Vara, G., Spinnato, P., Facchini, G., Miceli, M., Ursini, F., Spinardi, L., et al. (2023). Assessment of Bone Mineral Density from Lumbosacral MRI: A Retrospective Study with Texture Analysis Radiomics. APPLIED SCIENCES, 13(10), 1-14 [10.3390/app13106305].
Vara, G; Spinnato, P; Facchini, G; Miceli, M; Ursini, F; Spinardi, L; Vornetti, G; Ratti, S
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