Quantification of bone density and mineral content.
To summarise, densitometry is used for measuring trabecular bone sites and morphometry for measuring cortical bone sites. Simple morphometry is still a very useful method of estimating bone loss. In sequential studies sophisticated techniques are now available, linked with computer analysis.
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General Infirmary, Leeds.
D015502:Absorptiometry, Photon; D000368:Aged; D015519:Bone Density; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000032:analysis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D005269:Femur / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D008903:Minerals / Q000032:analysis*; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging
D008903:Minerals