Mean platelet volume and platelet distribution width can be related to bone mineralization

Akbal A., Gokmen F., Gencer M., INCEER B. S., Komurcu E.

OSTEOPOROSIS INTERNATIONAL, vol.25, no.9, pp.2291-2295, 2014 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 25 Issue: 9
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00198-014-2764-8
  • Journal Name: OSTEOPOROSIS INTERNATIONAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.2291-2295
  • Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Platelets functions are related to bone resorption and formation. The present study aimed at studying the association between platelet function and bone mineralization. We showed that mean platelet volume (MPV) and platelet distribution width (PDW) levels in osteoporosis patients increased. The study also showed that PDW and age independently associated with bone mineralization.