Bone mineral density is cross sectionally associated with cartilage volume in healthy, asymptomatic adult females: Geelong Osteoporosis Study

► We examine BMD measured by DXA and cartilage measured by MRI in 160 adult females. ► Site-specific BMD is associated with cartilage volume at the hip. ► Cartilage volume and axial/lower limb BMD may have common local factors.