Fifth metatarsal index

Biomarker

1 paper2 findings

  • Humans1

Associations

2

Bone mineral density

downin humans1

1 study
  1. Bone mineral density is associated with fifth metatarsal index in humans (52.6% vs 44.6% vs 35.2%).

    Humansn = 89

    Screening for Low Bone Mineral Density Using Opportunistic Foot Radiographs

    Foot & ankle international1 Sep 2026

Osteoporosis

downin humans1

1 study
  1. Fifth metatarsal index predicts osteoporosis in humans (AUC 0.977).

    Humansopportunistic foot radiographsn = 89

    Screening for Low Bone Mineral Density Using Opportunistic Foot Radiographs

    Foot & ankle international1 Sep 2026

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