SAT0171 Evalution of pulmonary function in patients with osteoporosis. (1st June 2001)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Natour, J; Lombardi, IJ; Oliveira, LM; Mayer, AF; Jardim, JR
• Is Part Of: Annals of the rheumatic diseases. Volume 60(2001)Supplement 1
• Page Start: A259
• Page End: A259
• Publication Date: 2001-06-01
• Subjects: Rheumatism -- Periodicals; 616.723005
• DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2001.658
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0003-4967

Abstract

Abstract : Background: By and large vertebral osteoporotic fractures result, in increased kyphosis angle. This alteration could led to disturbance in the pulmonary function. Spinal deformity is associated with alterations in pulmonary function. Objectives: Our objective was to evaluate the pulmonary function in osteoporotic patients. Methods: Fifteen women with osteoporosis and vertebral fracture (G1), 20 women with osteoporosis without vertebral fracture (G2) and 20 mormal women (G3) were selected. All performed spirometry in the Viatrace-130 SL spirometer. Results: Our results showed that women with osteoporosis and vertebral fracture had increased kyphosis angle (median = 60 degrees), decreased forced vital capacity (G1 vs. G2, p = 0.020; G1 vs. G3, p = 0.039) and forced wxpiratory volume in the first second (FEV1)(G1 vs. G2, p = 0.008; G1 vs. G3, p = 0.014). When compared with women with no vertebral fracture and no osteoporosis there wasn`t difference. There was a negative correlation between thoracic kyphosis and the predicted value of expiratory forced volume in one second (p = 0.003). Since 55 degrees of thoracic kyphosis the pulmonary function had showed compromised (p = 0.021). Conclusion: We conclude that women with vertebral fracture have an increase of their kyphosis angle and a decrease of pulmonary function.