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Current methods and advances in bone densitometryBone mass is the primary, although not the only, determinant of fracture. Over the past few years a number of noninvasive techniques have been developed to more sensitively quantitate bone mass. These include single and dual photon absorptiometry (SPA and DPA), single and dual X-ray absorptiometry (SXA and DXA) and quantitative computed tomography (QCT). While differing in anatomic sites measured and in their estimates of precision, accuracy, and fracture discrimination, all of these methods provide clinically useful measurements of skeletal status. It is the intent of this review to discuss the pros and cons of these techniques and to present the new applications of ultrasound (US) and magnetic resonance (MRI) in the detection and management of osteoporosis.
Document ID
20040089531
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
External Source(s)
Authors
Guglielmi, G.
(Scientific Institute "CSS" San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy)
Gluer, C. C.
Majumdar, S.
Blunt, B. A.
Genant, H. K.
Date Acquired
August 21, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1995
Publication Information
Publication: European radiology
Volume: 5
Issue: 2
ISSN: 0938-7994
Subject Category
Aerospace Medicine
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other
Keywords
Review, Academic
Review
Non-NASA Center
NASA Discipline Musculoskeletal

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