title: [A method for studying the bone mass: dual-photon densitometry].
abstract: The assessment of bone mineral mass during growth, periods diseases or therapy which modify bone mineralization in the child is of great interest. Single-photon absorptiometry carried out on forearm bones informs on the mineral density of the compact bone of the appendicular skeleton. It is easy to perform in children and infants. Dual-photon absorptiometry appears to be the most accurate for measuring bone mineral content in endocrine and metabolic bone disorders. The low dose of radiation and the non-invasive nature of this high-precision method render it well-adapted and suitable for measuring bone mineralization in childhood.
mesh_terms: D001846:Bone Development; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D008903:Minerals / Q000032:analysis*; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging
chemical_list: D008903:Minerals
vernacular_title: Une méthode d'exploration de la masse osseuse: la densitométrie biphotonique.