Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry in the Diagnosis of Osteoporosis: a Practical Guide

Overview

Journal AJR Am J Roentgenol

Specialties Oncology
Radiology

Date 2011 Mar 24

PMID 21427343

Citations 13

Authors

Rosa Lorente-Ramos

Javier Azpeitia-Arman

Araceli Munoz-Hernandez

Jose Manuel Garcia-Gomez

Patricia Diez-Martinez

Miguel Grande-Barez

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Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this essay is a quick and comprehensive review of dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry in the diagnosis of osteoporosis that shows how to achieve the best performance in three steps.

Conclusion: The three-step procedure for dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry includes image acquisition emphasizing proper patient positioning and regions of interest; analysis, including areas to scan and detection of artifacts that should be excluded from the analysis and noted in the report because they can necessitate additional imaging; and interpretation of results.

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