Thyroid hormones and thyroid hormone sensitivity indices correlate with volumetric bone mineral density and vertebral fracture risk among the osteoporotic population in northern China - Takeaways - MDSpire

Thyroid hormones and thyroid hormone sensitivity indices correlate with volumetric bone mineral density and vertebral fracture risk among the osteoporotic population in northern China

  • By

  • Zhou Meicen

  • Deng Wei

  • Wang Yanai

  • Huo Lili

  • Gao Tan

  • Chen Jia

  • June 4, 2026

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    Thyroid hormones, particularly TT3 and FT4/FT3, are significantly associated with vertebral fracture risk and bone mineral density in osteoporotic individuals.

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    The study involved 1,386 euthyroid osteoporotic participants aged over 50, divided into groups based on vertebral fracture status.

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    Higher TT3 levels were linked to increased vertebral fracture risk, while lower TT4 levels were observed in the fracture group compared to non-fracture individuals.

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    TSH was positively associated with lumbar volumetric bone mineral density, indicating its potential protective role against osteoporosis.

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    The findings suggest that thyroid hormone sensitivity indices may serve as important indicators for predicting bone mass and fracture risk.

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Thyroid hormones and thyroid hormone sensitivity indices correlate with volumetric bone mineral density and vertebral fracture risk among the osteoporotic population in northern China

  • by Zhou Meicen, Deng Wei, Wang Yanai, Huo Lili, Gao Tan, Chen Jia

  • June 4, 2026

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