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Principal Investigator: Paul A. Anderson
PI Department: Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
Summary of Study: This study will consist of examining stadiometers for reliability and observing patient height measurements to assess height measurement techniques utilized by clinic personnel.
Objective: Looking at the reliability of height measurements in order to assist with a tandem study involving a retrospective review to assess height change as a predictor for osteoporosis, osteopenia, vertebral fractures, and vitamin D deficiency. If we can determine a relationship between height change and these factors, it would be beneficial to know how reliable height measurements are so we know the error we need to take into account when screening and managing patients with osteoporosis.
Study Design: Observation of height measurements
DFM Clinic(s): DFM clinics wishing to participate
DFM Contact: Larry Hanrahan, PhD, MS
Study Contact Person:
Anthony Mikula
715-645-0679
amikula@wisc.edu
Date of Approval: July 2014