New perspectives on bone densitometry
Ring, F.
Przeglad Lekarski 54(4): 226-229
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 0033-2240 PMID: 9333871 Document Number: 476576
Methods of bone mineral density measurement are presented. Radiological photogrammetry, single photon absorptiometry, dual photon absorptiometry and dual energy X-ray absorptiometry are described. Mode of work of densitometers and their characteristics ares presented. Modern development of densitometric equipment and possible application in diagnosing of osteoporosis is discussed.