Is chronic peripheral vestibular dysfunction associated with bone-related and fall-related indices of fracture risk in community-dwelling older adults?

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Weeks, Benjamin K

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Beck, Belinda R

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2022-11-22
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Impaired functioning of the peripheral vestibular system, known as peripheral vestibular dysfunction (PVD), is relatively prevalent amongst older populations. Sufferers often experience imbalance and vertigo, which increase the likelihood of falling. For this reason, PVD is typically viewed as a fall-related risk factor for fracture. However, fracture risk is also influenced by factors that impair the structural integrity and strength of bone (bone-related risk factors). It is unknown whether PVD is associated with poorer bonerelated indices of fracture risk. Thus, the primary objective of the current study, was to investigate bone-related and fall-related indices of fracture risk in older adults with PVD. Secondary aims of the project were to evaluate health-related quality of life of people living with PVD and to explore correlations between the indices of fracture risk.

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Master of Medical Research (MMedRes)

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School of Pharmacy & Med Sci

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peripheral vestibular dysfunction

older adults

fracture risk

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