Bone Density Measurement

Synonyms Osteodensitometry engl. : Dual Photon X-Ray = DPX Definition In a bone densitometry procedure, a doctor uses a medical-technical procedure to determine the bone density, i.e. ultimately the calcium salt content of the bone and thus its quality. The result of the measurement provides information about how fracture-resistant a bone is and is used … Bone Density Measurement

Quantitative ultrasound examination | Bone Density Measurement

Quantitative ultrasound examination The third and last option for bone density measurement is quantitative ultrasound (QUS), in which ultrasound waves are sent through the body instead of X-rays. As a result, the radiation exposure in this procedure is zero. Ultrasound waves are also attenuated to varying degrees by tissue of varying density and can therefore … Quantitative ultrasound examination | Bone Density Measurement