We read the article by Lawrenson et al. [
[1]
] with great interest. The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of an algorithm
based on known risk factors in conjunction with Pixi scans that could limit the requirement
for central DEXA in diagnosis of osteoporosis. The PIXI scanning proved acceptable
and this paper suggest that a combination of peripheral densitometry and a history
of symptoms is a cost effective way of identifying women in whom treatment should
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References
- PIXI bone density screening for osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.Maturitas. 2006; 53: 245-251
- Special report on the official positions of the International Society for Clinical Densitometry.Osteoporos Int. 2004; 15: 779-784
- Prevalence of osteoporosis using DXA bone mineral density measurements at the calcaneus.J Clin Densit. 2005; 4: 401-408
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Publication history
Published online: June 28, 2006
Received:
February 2,
2006
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© 2006 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
