title: [Systematics of osteodensitometric methods and acronyms].
abstract: The radiological diagnosis of osteoporosis is primarily based on osteodensitometry. The continuous development of new methods requires persistent analysis of its potential and limits. The knowledge of the differences of osteodensitometric methods is essential for understanding patient reports. The acronyms are internationally established, their correct usage is advocated.
authors.affiliation: Radiologische Klinik und Poliklinik, Abt. für Radiologische Diagnostik und Nuklearmedizin, Freie Universität Berlin.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Felsenberg
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Gowin
authors.forename: K J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Wolf
mesh_terms: D000004:Abbreviations as Topic; D015502:Absorptiometry, Photon; D015519:Bone Density; D003720:Densitometry; D006801:Humans; D009682:Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography
vernacular_title: Systematik osteodensitometrischer Methoden und Akronyme.