Osteoporosis and bone densitometry measurements giuseppe. As a technology, bone densitometry is really quite extraordinary. Dxa is todays established standard for measuring bone mineral density bmd. Bone density scan new lenox, il silver cross hospital.
Whether youre looking to incorporate bone densitometry into your practice or conduct research, learn more about horizon by visiting hologic. Product catalog summer 2018 11 screening products quantra 2. Shepherd united states of america is gratefully acknowledged for generously sharing his technical expertise and extensive experience in this field. Dual energy xray absorptiometry dxa procedures manual.
Dxa will be used to assess overall skeletal changes that often occur with age by measuring bone mineral content bmc and bone mineral density bmd. Overview of dual energy xray absorptiometry dxa will be used to assess overall skeletal changes that often occur with age by measuring bone mineral content bmc and bone mineral density bmd. The horizon dxa system is the latest in densitometry technology, but the dual energy xray does more than just measure bone density. Dual energy x ray absorptiometry for bone mineral density and. Bone densitometry for technologists sydney lou bonnick, lori ann lewis. Bone density testing in general practice osteoporosis australia. The horizon dxa system has features for a complete fracture risk assessment and more. When your patients health is in your hands, you want the highest quality images possible to accurately determine.
Lets face it, there is nothing exciting about bone density and this book isnt exciting either. Dual energy xray absorptiometry dxa procedures manual cdc. Scanning of the axial skeleton by dual energy xray absorptiometry dxa is the gold standard in australia for the measurement of bone mineral density bmd. Manage patients concerns about longterm bisphosphonate use with the 15second single energy femur scan that allows. The decision to include assessments of bone density in the survey was based on the recognition of the growing problem of osteoporosis, or decreased bone mass. The book encompasses prevention, diagnosis, and therapy, providing state of the.