Frequently Asked Questions About Bone Mineral Density Test

Authors

  • Jiraporn Sriprapaporn Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700

Abstract

Since osteoporosis has become an important problem especially in postmenopausal women, bone mineral density testing is the test that provides early detection and thus guides appropriate management according to the results. This screening test could help reduce or prevent incidence of future osteoporotic fractures. This article summarizes about the frequently-asked questions dealing with bone mineral density testing, such as scanning technique, principal of the test, which regions to be measured, clinical indications and how to interpret the results.

Keywords: Bone mineral density, BMD, dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry, DXA, osteoporosis

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Published

09-03-2016

How to Cite

Sriprapaporn, J. (2016). Frequently Asked Questions About Bone Mineral Density Test. Siriraj Medical Journal, 68(1), 57–64. Retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/sirirajmedj/article/view/55208

Issue

Vol. 68 No. 1 (2016): January-February

Section

Review Article

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