Single- and dual-photon absorptiometry in osteoporosis and osteomalacia

Journal Article · Thu Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1987 · Semin. Nucl. Med.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/S0001-2998(87)80023-5· OSTI ID:5605943

Wahner, H W

Single- and dual-photon absorptiometric methods have been used in the past to identify populations at risk for bone loss, to define the osteoporotic syndrome in terms of bone mass, and to evaluate treatment regimens to prevent bone loss. Technical improvements have made these procedures available for the nontraumatic measurement of bone mineral in the management of the individual patient suspected of having osteoporosis or other bone loss. This requires a different approach to data interpretation because decisions have to be made on the basis of a single measurement. Osteoporosis and osteomalacia cannot be distinguished by bone mineral measurements because both are characterized by a decrease in content of bone mineral. Bone mineral measurements can be used to assess the risk of fracture and, with it, the severity of bone loss. This allows treatment decisions to be made. Repeated measurements made under well-defined conditions allow estimation of long-term rate of bone loss and monitoring of treatment effect. 38 references.

• Research Organization: Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
• OSTI ID: 5605943
• Journal Information: Semin. Nucl. Med.; (United States), Vol. 17:4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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