title: [Practical proposals for the use of quantitative bone ultrasound in the management of osteoporosis].
abstract: As an emerging alternative to DXA, there is a growing interest in the use of quantitative ultrasound (QUS) measurements for the non invasive assessment of fracture risk in the management of osteoporosis. While the potential of QUS in the management of osteoporosis have been highly recognized by the scientific community and granted by the majority of the international bone disease organizations, it becomes important to develop strategies how to use ultrasound clinically. Our paper is highlighting Swiss operational clinical propositions for 2 QUS devices sold in Switzerland, on how to use the QUS in the management of osteoporosis.
authors.affiliation: Hôpital Universitaire de Genève.
authors.forename: Didier
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Hans
authors.forename: Marc-Antoine
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Krieg
authors.forename: Florian
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Hartl
mesh_terms: D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D014218:Triage; D014463:Ultrasonography