Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry is used to determine bone density in several pathologies, namely osteoporosis and fracture risk post-menopausal women. The aim of this study was identify, appraise synthesize all available evidence about the correlation between Dual Energy Absorptiometry (DEXA) Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) techniques through a systematic review. A literature search condu...

This article reviews the dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) technique, its interpretation, and clinical applications with emphasis on the considerations unique to pediatrics. Specifically, the use of DXA in children requires the radiologist to be a “clinical pathologist,” monitoring the technical aspects of the DXA acquisition, a “statistician” knowledgeable in the concepts of Z-scores and ...

The applications of Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) to vertebrate research and veterinary practice are many. DXA has been used successfully to rapidly and non-invasively quantify bone density and body composition in a variety of animals. The use of DXA has been limited, primarily, to basic and applied research, but DXA technology has great promise for clinical practice involving animals....

Chiyoko Usui1,2, Motoko Taguchi3, Kazuko Ishikawa-Takata4 and Mitsuru Higuchi5 1Department of Health Promotion and Exercise, National Institute of Health and Nutrition, 2Research Fellow of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, 3Japan Women’s College of Physical Education, 4Department of Nutritional Education, National Institute of Health and Nutrition, 5Faculty of Sport Sciences, Wase...

Osteoporosis is a multifactorial disease characterized by a decrease in bone mass and deterioration of bone architecture. Genetic factors are determinants of peak bone mass and may influence age-related decreases of bone mass. WHO has established an operational criterion based on bone density measuring, the T-score. 122 cases were studied, 51 diagnosed with primary osteoporosis. Mean age was 57...