Technical aspects of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry and quantitative computed tomography for assessment of bone mineral density and body composition Book Section
| Author: | Zanzonico, P. |
| Editors: | Volterrani, D.; Erba, P. A.; Carrió, I.; Strauss, H. W.; Mariani, G. |
| Article/Chapter Title: | Technical aspects of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry and quantitative computed tomography for assessment of bone mineral density and body composition |
| Abstract: | Osteoporosis is a systemic disorder of the skeleton which is characterized by low bone mass and micro-architectural deterioration of bone tissue (Fig. 45.1) with a resulting increase in bone fragility and susceptibility to fracture [2, 3]. Osteoporosis is a major national health problem which affects an estimated 25 million men and women. Osteoporotic fractures cause significant morbidity and mortality for the individual and incur a significant economic cost. Vertebral fractures cause loss of height, pain, and deformity. Hip fractures pose an even more significant risk of death and disability compared to vertebral fractures: of the 300,000 hip fractures which occur every year in the United States, more than 30,000 will die within the first year after the fracture. Most who suffer a hip fracture never fully recover, and many never walk again unassisted. Nearly half will require nursing home care after the fracture. The cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation, and long-term care of individuals who have suffered a hip fracture totals more than $10 billion annually. © 2025 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved. |
| Keywords: | fracture; hospitals; computerized tomography; medical imaging; bone; bone mass; osteoporosis; body composition; medical computing; diseases; costs; hip fracture; bone mineral density; deterioration; vertebral fractures; technical aspects; patient rehabilitation; quantitative computed tomography; dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry; dual energy x-ray absorptiometry; quantitative computed tomographies |
| Book Title: | Nuclear Medicine Textbook: Methodology and Clinical Applications |
| ISBN: | 978-3-319-95563-6 |
| Publisher: | Springer Science + Business Media, LLC |
| Date Published: | 2019-01-01 |
| Start Page: | 1085 |
| End Page: | 1098 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1007/978-3-319-95564-3_45 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | Book Chapter: 45, part of 'Part III - Practice and Procedures (with Supplemental Online Files)' -- Source: Scopus |
