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Age-related bone loss resulting in fracture is a major public health issue. DXA is the gold standard tool to examine bone mineral density and diagnose osteoporosis as recommended by the WHO. This case-based book covers broad topics in clinical application of DXA, ranging from selection of the region of interest in spine and hip, diagnosis of BMD using T- or Z-score, to the interpretation of follow-up DXA studies and pitfalls which are not listed in the 2019 ISCD guideline. Last chapter includes some cases for readers to inspect their ability in interpreting DXA studies and making a correct diagnosis. It will be a valuable reference for clinicians and radiologists to achieve accurate interpretation and reporting DXA studies with confidence via case exercises.
Keywords
Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry
Bone quality
Vertebral fracture assessment
Bone mineral density
Osteoporosis
DXA
Front Matter
Proper Positioning and Labeling of the Spine and Hip for DXA
Selection of Region of Interest for DXA Scan
Parameter Selection for Correct Diagnosis on DXA
Interpretation of Serial BMD Results
Risk Factors Affecting Bone Mineral Density
Extraskeletal Causes of Imaging Pitfalls on DXA
Common Extraskeletal Findings on DXA Studies
Technical Background and Quality Control for DXA
DXA Quiz and Analysis
Back Matter