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Open research questions in Bone health and osteoporosis research

282 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 1,256 Bone health and osteoporosis research papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

What the literature leaves open

  • studies designed to assess diagnostic accuracy, - studies designed to assess screening yield, - studies designed to assess cost-effectiveness, - studies designed to assess incident fracture outcomes

    Association of coexisting type 2 diabetes and DXA-defined low muscle mass with prevalent radiographic vertebral fracture in community-dwelling older adults: a cross-sectional study · 2026 · DOI

  • Investigation of the long-term effects of different treatment strategies on BMD and fracture risk in women with PLO, - Examination of the relationship between vitamin D levels and BMD in women with PLO, - Comparison of the efficacy of different antiresorptive agents in women with PLO

    Real-world treatment outcomes in pregnancy and lactation-associated osteoporosis: a nationwide multicenter cohort study · 2026 · DOI

  • Further studies are needed to investigate the effect of other potential risk factors for osteoporosis. Longitudinal studies are needed to determine the causal relationships between the identified factors and BMD.

    Estimated prevalence of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women in Saudi Arabia · 2026 · DOI

  • Limited and outdated research in Saudi Arabia highlights the need to investigate the current prevalence and risk factors of osteoporosis among postmenopausal women. The current prevalence of osteoporosis and its associated risk factors among postmenopausal women in Saudi Arabia are not well understood. There is a need for up-to-date information on the prevalence of osteoporosis and its associated factors among postmenopausal women in Saudi Arabia.

    Estimated prevalence of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women in Saudi Arabia · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies technical challenges in interpreting skeletal maturity indicators, including the need to consider regional differences in growth plate responses and population-specific reference standards. It also highlights the importance of controlling for examination timing, side, modality, and assessment rules when comparing different bone groups and assessment methods. The review notes the challenge of establishing normative reference values for regional maturation in healthy populations.

    Discordance among skeletal maturity indicators: sources, interpretation, and clinical implications · 2026 · DOI

  • Building contemporaneous multiregional longitudinal cohorts, - Estimating individual trajectories and determining how regional differences vary with age and disease context, - External validation of prediction models across centers, devices, and populations

    Discordance among skeletal maturity indicators: sources, interpretation, and clinical implications · 2026 · DOI

  • Further studies are needed to establish the causal relationship between ABSI and BMD. Longitudinal studies are needed to examine the relationship between ABSI and BMD over time. Studies are needed to examine the relationship between ABSI and BMD in different populations, such as younger adults or non-US populations.

    Association between A body shape index and bone mineral density in middle-aged and elderly adults: a retrospective analysis of NHANES 2005–2018 · 2025 · DOI

  • The gap is the lack of comprehensive comparison between the body shape index and traditional adiposity metrics in predicting site-specific changes in bone mineral density. The paper identifies the need to explore the relationship between the body shape index and bone mineral density in middle-aged and elderly adults.

    Association between A body shape index and bone mineral density in middle-aged and elderly adults: a retrospective analysis of NHANES 2005–2018 · 2025 · DOI

  • The relationship between lipid metabolism indicators and osteoporosis remains controversial in human studies. The study had to account for various confounders such as age, gender, and BMI. The analysis required the use of complex statistical models to investigate the association between NHHR and BMD.

    The relationship between non-HDL-C/HDL-C ratio and bone mineral density: an NHANES study · 2025 · DOI

  • Further research is needed to develop a tool or biomarker to predict the risk of OP in T2DM patients, - Studies should investigate the mechanisms by which T2DM increases the risk of bone damage and fractures, - Research should focus on targeted bone health management strategies for T2DM patients

    The correlation between TyG-BMI and the risk of osteoporosis in middle-aged and elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus · 2025 · DOI

  • The association between coexisting T2DM and low muscle mass with prevalent radiographic vertebral fracture is not well understood. Prior work has not fully addressed this research question. There is a need to investigate this association in a community-dwelling older adult population.

    Association of coexisting type 2 diabetes and DXA-defined low muscle mass with prevalent radiographic vertebral fracture in community-dwelling older adults: a cross-sectional study · 2026 · DOI

  • Physical activity (PA) is a modifiable factor in skeletal integrity, yet its impact across life stages remains underexplored.

    The Effects Of Physical Activity On Bone Health In Women As They Age · 2026 · DOI

  • Few studies have examined how specific PA patterns during these periods relate to adult bone health in pre‑menopausal women.

    The Effects Of Physical Activity On Bone Health In Women As They Age · 2026 · DOI

  • Abstract Chronic liver disease frequently leads to debilitating bone fractures, yet the mechanistic link between liver injury and skeletal fragility remains elusive.

    Hepatocyte ferroportin drives liver cirrhosis-induced skeletal deterioration via systemic iron overload · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should explore strategies to optimize implant outcomes in patients with osteoporosis.

    Consequence of Bisphosphonate Use on Dental Implant Removal in Osteoporotic Patient: A Nationwide Cohort Study · 2025 · DOI

  • Future longitudinal investigations are warranted to determine causal relationships and underlying mechanisms.

    Association between cardiometabolic index and bone mineral density among adolescents in the United States · 2025 · DOI

  • However, research examining the relationship between CMI and bone mineral density (BMD), particularly in adolescent populations, remains limited and warrants further investigation.

    Association between cardiometabolic index and bone mineral density among adolescents in the United States · 2025 · DOI

  • However, the current research has only explored the relationship with lumbar spine bone mineral density, lacking studies on bone mineral density at other sites, total body bone mineral density, and an analysis of risk factors.

    The relationship between non-HDL-C/HDL-C ratio and bone mineral density: an NHANES study · 2025 · DOI

  • However, the potential risk factors contributing to OP in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) remain controversial.

    The correlation between TyG-BMI and the risk of osteoporosis in middle-aged and elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus · 2025 · DOI

  • Serum sclerostin levels are elevated in diabetes, yet its role in bone fragility is not fully understood.

    Localized sclerostin accumulation in osteocyte lacunar-canalicular system is associated with cortical bone microstructural alterations and bone fragility in db/db male mice · 2025 · DOI

  • However, the localized effects of sclerostin within the osteocyte lacunar-canalicular system (LCS) and its contribution to bone fragility in T2DM remain unclear.

    Localized sclerostin accumulation in osteocyte lacunar-canalicular system is associated with cortical bone microstructural alterations and bone fragility in db/db male mice · 2025 · DOI

  • While dietary fiber (DF) demonstrates anti-osteoporotic potential, its protective role against Pb-induced bone loss remains unexplored.

    Dietary Fiber Intake Improves Osteoporosis Caused by Chronic Lead Exposure by Restoring the Gut–Bone Axis · 2025 · DOI

  • As this is a rare disease, there are few studies on the appropriate management of fractures in this population.

    Osteopetrosis and fracture: planning and management · 2025 · DOI

  • What's more, studies that use risk factors and prediction models for osteoporosis in high-risk groups for cardiovascular diseases are scarce.

    A cross-sectional study comparing machine learning and logistic regression techniques for predicting osteoporosis in a group at high risk of cardiovascular disease among old adults · 2025 · DOI

  • BACKGROUND: Aged osteoporosis poses a significant threat to the well-being and longevity of older individuals, yet evidence regarding the relationship between osteoporosis risk and mortality among the elderly population in Asia remains unknown.

    Osteoporosis risk and its association with all-cause and cause-specific mortality among the elderly: a 16-year nationwide cohort study · 2025 · DOI

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