[Analysis of factors of elder patients with lumbar vertebrae fractures caused by low-energy injury in plateau area].

Objective: To analyse the factors of elder patients with lumbar vertebrae fractures caused by low-energy injury in plateau area. Methods: From March 2013 to September 2016, 124 elder patients with lumbar vertebrae fractures caused by low-energy injury in our hospital were selected as observation group, in the corresponding period, 98 elderly patients who had no fractures were considered as control group .The bone mineral density (BMD) was examined by whole body bone mineral density tester, and univariate analysis and multivariate Logistic regression analysis were used to analyze the influencing factors of lumbar fractures caused by low-energy injury. Results: BMD and T value of lateral projection of lumbar vertebrae in observation group were significantly lower than those in control group ( P <0.05). Single factor analysis showed that the age, body mass index, past history, bone mineral density and calcium supplementation had a significant effect on lumbar fractures caused by low-energy injury. Logistic regression analysis showed that age ( OR =1.215), bone mineral density ( OR =3.215) and calcium supplementation ( OR =4.904) were independent risk factors for lumbar fractures caused by low-energy injury ( P <0.05). Conclusion: Bone mineral density of elderly population in plateau area is lower. Age, bone mineral density and calcium supplementation are independent risk factors of lumbar fractures caused by low-energy injury, and individual medical intervention is needed.