title: Radiologic methods of evaluating generalized osteopenia.
abstract: Noninvasive methods of evaluating generalized osteopenia include radiography, radionuclide studies, and various quantitative studies. These methods differ in availability, cost, accuracy, precision, radiation dose, and information supplied about bony change. A combination of methods is necessary to detect and follow the course and treatment of osteopenia.
mesh_terms: D015502:Absorptiometry, Photon; D001851:Bone Diseases, Metabolic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D012080:Chronic Kidney Disease-Mineral and Bone Disorder / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005598:Fractures, Spontaneous / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D006961:Hyperparathyroidism / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D009501:Neutron Activation Analysis; D010018:Osteomalacia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D013053:Spectrophotometry / Q000379:methods; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013667:Technetium; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
chemical_list: D013667:Technetium