Bone quantity refers to the amount of bone tissue, typically measured by bone mineral density (BMD) using techniques like dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)...
Diagnosis and Fracture Risk Assessment
Understand the tools and methods for diagnosing osteoporosis, including bone densitometry, other imaging modalities, fracture risk assessments, secondary causes, and biomarkers for comprehensive evaluation.
Bone Densitometry
Bone mineral density (BMD) is a predictor of fracture risk and should be assessed using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), ideally at two sites: the anteroposterior spine and hip...
Other Imaging Modalities
In New Zealand, numerous lateral X-rays, CT scans, and MRI scans are conducted daily, presenting a valuable opportunity for identification of undiagnosed vertebral fractures...
Fracture Risk Assessment
Assessing absolute fracture risk is a critical component of therapeutic decision-making and should be a collaborative process with the patient...
Causes of Secondary Osteoporosis
Where someone develops osteoporosis mainly because of another medical condition this is referred to as secondary osteoporosis...