Radiological diagnosis of osteoporosis
Having at their disposal a wide range of imaging techniques, radiologists play a crucial role in the diagnostic evaluation of patients with osteoporosis. The radiological tests range from dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), which is the only reference method accepted by the WHO, to conventional...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Zeitschrift für Rheumatologie 2011-02, Vol.70 (2), p.135-144 |
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Zusammenfassung: | Having at their disposal a wide range of imaging techniques, radiologists play a crucial role in the diagnostic evaluation of patients with osteoporosis. The radiological tests range from dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), which is the only reference method accepted by the WHO, to conventional radiographs for fracture characterization, to more recent techniques for analyzing trabecular structure, and the findings are decisive in initiating correct management of osteoporosis patients. This review provides an overview of established radiological techniques and an outline of new diagnostic approaches. |
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ISSN: | 1435-1250 |
DOI: | 10.1007/s00393-011-0753-2 |