Is Sole Lumbar Bone Mineral Density Measurement Sufficient in Postmenopausal Patients with Vertebral Fractures?

Is Sole Lumbar Bone Mineral Density Measurement Sufficient in Postmenopausal Patients with Vertebral Fractures?

Purpose: This study aimed to assess the adequacy of using Dual X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) for evaluating lumbar bone mineral density (BMD) and T-scores in patients with vertebral fragility fractures, without considering thoracic and lumbar X-ray images. Materials and Methods: We conducted a retro...

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Main Authors: Fulya Demircioğlu Güneri, Fatih Karaarslan, Mustafa Turan, Ersin Odabaşı
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Kirsehir Ahi Evran University 2024-12-01
Series:Ahi Evran Medical Journal
Subjects:
bone mineral densitometry
radiologic artifacts
spinal fractures
osteoporosis
Online Access:https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/3823803

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