Reliability of analysis of the bone mineral density of the second and fifth metatarsals using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA)

Reliability of analysis of the bone mineral density of the second and fifth metatarsals using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA)

Abstract Background Metatarsal fractures, especially of the fifth metatarsal, are common injuries of the foot in a young athletic population, but the risk factors for this injury are not well understood. Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) provides reliable measures of regional bone mineral densi...

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Main Authors: N. Stewart Pritchard, James M. Smoliga, Anh-Dung Nguyen, Micah C. Branscomb, David R. Sinacore, Jeffrey B. Taylor, Kevin R. Ford
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-11-01
Series:Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
Subjects:
Stress fracture
Bone health
Bone mineral density
Dual x-ray absorptiometry
Foot
Metatarsals
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13047-017-0234-1

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