A Comparison of Calcaneal Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry and Calcaneal Ultrasound for Predicting the Diagnosis of Osteoporosis From Hip and Spine Bone Densitometry
Pearson, D; Masud, T; Sahota, O; Earnshaw, S; Hosking, D
Journal of Clinical Densitometry 6(4): 345-351
2003
ISSN/ISBN: 1094-6950
DOI: 10.1385/jcd:6:4:345
Accession: 063139610
Peripheral densitometry is increasingly being used in the management of osteoporosis, but the optimal diagnostic thresholds have not been defined. The aim of this study was to determine the optimal T-score for peripheral dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (pDXA) of the heel using a GE Lunar PIXI and quantitative ultrasound (QUS) of the heel using a GE Lunar Achilles Plus when compared with dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) of central sites (spine, femoral neck, or total hip).