Effect of the lumbar scoliosis on the results of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry

One of the most common causes of lumbar scoliosis in adults is the decreased bone mineral density (BMD). The scoliosis in the lumbar spine has a known effect over the dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan results. The objective of this study is to assess the influence of the lumbar scoliosis...

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Main Authors: Nikola Kirilov, Elena Kirilova, Svilen Todorov, Nikolay Nikolov
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Open Medical Publishing 2020-04-01
Series:Orthopedic Reviews
Subjects:
DXA
Online Access:https://www.pagepress.org/journals/index.php/or/article/view/8477