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Issue: No. 93 (2025)
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DOI: 10.58490/ctjump.2025i93.4199
Date Published: 25/11/2025
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Bui, N. P., Nguyen, L. N. D., Dang, T. D., Truong, G. T., Bui, D. G. H., Le, T. M. T., & Dang, T. D. K. (2025). SURVEY ON BONE MINERAL DENSITY AND KIDNEY ESSENCE FUNCTION IN PATIENTS WITH LOW BACK PAIN HOSPITALIZED AT CAN THO TRADITIONAL MEDICINE HOSPITAL, 2024 - 2025. Cantho Journal of Medicine and Pharmacy, 93, 100-106. https://doi.org/10.58490/ctjump.2025i93.4199

SURVEY ON BONE MINERAL DENSITY AND KIDNEY ESSENCE FUNCTION IN PATIENTS WITH LOW BACK PAIN HOSPITALIZED AT CAN THO TRADITIONAL MEDICINE HOSPITAL, 2024 - 2025

Nhut Phi Bui1, Le Nhat Duy Nguyen1, Tien Dat Dang1, Gia Thuan Truong1, Do Gia Huy Bui1, Thi My Tien Le1, , Tien Dang Khoa Dang1
1 Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy

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Abstract

 Background: Bone mineral density (BMD) is a key factor in diagnosing osteoporosis, a prevalent disease in individuals over 40 years of age. In Traditional Medicine, the kidney is believed to govern the bones and marrow, playing an important role in nourishing the skeletal system. However, in Vietnam, studies examining the relationship between BMD and the kidney function governing bones and marrow in patients with low back pain aged over 40 remain limited. Objectives: To describe bone mineral density characteristics and the clinical manifestations related to the kidney function governing bone and marrow. Analyze the correlation between bone mineral density and kidney function governing bone and marrow. Materials and methods: This was a crosssectional descriptive study conducted on 108 inpatients aged over 40 with lumbar back pain at Can Tho Traditional Medicine Hospital. Data were collected from December 2024 to December 2025. Results: Among 108 patients, females accounted for 73.1%. The prevalence of osteoporosis was 58.3%. Regarding the function of the Kidney governing bones and marrow: severe lower back pain accounted for 55.6%, duration of lower back pain under 6 months accounted for 46.3%, severe tooth loss accounted for 88%, and cognitive impairment accounted for 31.5%. T-scores showed a statistically significant moderate inverse correlation with the number of lost teeth and a weak positive correlation with the Mini-Cog score. Conclusion: Patients over 40 years of age with lower back pain exhibit a high prevalence of osteoporosis and symptoms indicating a decline in the function of the Kidney governing bones and marrow. Bone mineral density was significantly associated with the number of lost teeth and the Mini-Cog score. 

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Bone mineral density, low back pain, the kidney governs the bones and marrow, osteoporosis, Traditional Medicine

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Le Nhat Duy Nguyen, Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy

Sinh viên lớp YHCT K46, Đại Học Y Dược Cần Thơ

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