Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry: Case-based Interpretation - Hardcover

 
9789819995417: Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry: Case-based Interpretation

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Age-related bone loss resulting in fracture is a major public health issue. DXA is the gold standard tool to examine bone mineral density and diagnose osteoporosis as recommended by the WHO. This case-based book covers broad topics in clinical application of DXA, ranging from selection of the region of interest in spine and hip, diagnosis of BMD using T- or Z-score, to the interpretation of follow-up DXA studies and pitfalls which are not listed in the 2019 ISCD guideline. Last chapter includes some cases for readers to inspect their ability in interpreting DXA studies and making a correct diagnosis. It will be a valuable reference for clinicians and radiologists to achieve accurate interpretation and reporting DXA studies with confidence via case exercises.


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Yu-Ching Lin is an Associate Professor at Department of Medical Imaging and Intervention, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung and Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan. Wing P. Chan is a Professor at Department of Radiology, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.

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Age-related bone loss resulting in fracture is a major public health issue. DXA is the gold standard tool to examine bone mineral density and diagnose osteoporosis as recommended by the WHO. This case-based book covers broad topics in clinical application of DXA, ranging from selection of the region of interest in spine and hip, diagnosis of BMD using T- or Z-score, to the interpretation of follow-up DXA studies and pitfalls which are not listed in the 2019 ISCD guideline. Last chapter includes some cases for readers to inspect their ability in interpreting DXA studies and making a correct diagnosis. It will be a valuable reference for clinicians and radiologists to achieve accurate interpretation and reporting DXA studies with confidence via case exercises.

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ISBN 10:  9819995442 ISBN 13:  9789819995448
Verlag: Springer, 2025
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