Vertebral and Femoral Bone Mineral Density (BMD) Assessment with Dual-Energy CT versus DXA Scan in Postmenopausal Females

This study aimed to demonstrate the potential role of dual-energy CT in assessing bone mineral density (BMD) using hydroxyapatite–fat material pairing in postmenopausal women. A retrospective study was conducted on 51 postmenopausal female patients who underwent DXA and DECT examinations for other c...

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Published in:	Journal of Imaging
Main Authors:	Luca Pio Stoppino, Stefano Piscone, Sara Saccone, Saul Alberto Ciccarelli, Luca Marinelli, Paola Milillo, Crescenzio Gallo, Luca Macarini, Roberta Vinci
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2024-04-01
Subjects:	bone mineral density dual-energy CT DXA osteoporosis vertebral fractures femoral neck fractures
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2313-433X/10/5/104