DXA scanning to diagnose osteoporosis: do you know what the results mean?
Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) provides useful information about osteoporosis and fracture risk that, combined with other risk factors for osteoporosis, helps guide therapy. However, DXA is operator-dependent, making it imperative to refer patients to sites where the operators are experienced in this technology.
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Department of Radiology, The Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH 44195, USA. richmob@ccf.org
D015502:Absorptiometry, Photon; D001741:Black or African American; D015519:Bone Density; D006801:Humans; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000175:diagnosis*