16 June 2021 : Review article
Current Applications and Selected Technical Details of Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.930839
Med Sci Monit 2021; 27:e930839
Background
Importance of the DXA in Diagnostics of BMD
Safety Considerations Regarding Radiation Dose
DXA Diagnosis of Vertebral Fractures Using VFA
Visualization of Abdominal Aortic Calcifications (AAC)
Evaluation of Hip Structure Analysis (HSA)
Diagnosis of Atypical Femur Fracture (AFF)
Evaluation of Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Evaluation of FRAX
Definition and Importance of TBS
Body Composition Assessment
Evaluation of Periprosthetic DXA
Other Functions
Conclusions