A simple radiological screening method for assessment of osteoporosis.
A simple radiological grading of osteoporosis of the hand using a postero-anterior radiograph is presented as a screening technique. Five gradings are discussed, and the relationship of osteoporosis between the hand and axial portions of the skeleton is underlined.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D006225:Hand / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D011859:Radiography