Is measurement of bone density useful?
Bone density testing is safe, accurate, and useful. Specific clinical indications and the types of equipment available to assess them are reviewed. A positive effect on the practice of a clinical rheumatologist with resultant improved patient care appears likely in light of the information available.
Briney
W G
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Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver.
D015502:Absorptiometry, Photon; D015519:Bone Density; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D012219:Rheumatology / Q000379:methods; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed