MRI Study of the Distal Radius Bone Marrow Fat Fraction in Osteoporotic and Healthy Women

Patients of the Department of Endocrinology, who routinely perform bone density tests, DXA (Dual Energy X-ray absorpiometry) test on the lumbar spine, proximal femoral and distal radius, will be invited for a visit, and after signing the informed consent form, the following data will be collected: age, BMI, first menstrual period and last menstrual period, family history of osteoporosis, history of osteoporotic fractures, smoking, alcohol use and exercise habits. In addition, blood tests will be performed: calcium phosphate, albumin, alkaline phosphatase, vitamin D level, thyroid function, LH (Luteinizing Hormone) FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone), Estradiol, and serum bone turnover index (CTX P1NP). Amount of blood taken: 12 ml The patients will then be sent to the Alfredo Federico Strauss Center for Computerized Neuroimaging at Tel Aviv University for an MRI study of the distal radius. The study results will be analyzed by an expert bone radiologist from the Sourasky Medical Center to reject any kind of pathology (such as a fracture, inflammation, tumor), and further analyzed for bone marrow fat fraction by Tel Aviv University researchers. In the case of abnormal findings, they will be mentioned in the report and the participants will receive recommendations from the appropriate expert.