title: Measuring bone mineral content.
abstract: Orthopaedic nurses encounter many patients with fractures related to osteoporosis. This article discusses the most available methods of measuring bone mineral content (BMC) to diagnose osteoporosis. The methods include single photon absorptiometry, dual photon absorptiometry, and dual photon absorptiometry using x-rays and computerized tomography.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Pavlik
mesh_terms: D015502:Absorptiometry, Photon / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D015519:Bone Density; D006801:Humans; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D010353:Patient Education as Topic