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Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Link, Thomas M
• Lang, Thomas F

Titel

Axial QCT: Clinical Applications and New Developments

Ist Teil von

• Journal of clinical densitometry, 2014-10, Vol.17 (4), p.438-448

Ort / Verlag

United States: Elsevier Inc

Erscheinungsjahr

2014

Quelle

MEDLINE

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• Abstract Quantitative computed tomography (QCT) is currently undergoing a renaissance, with an increasing number of studies being published and the definition of both QCT-specific osteoporosis thresholds and treatment criteria. Compared with dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, the current standard bone mineral density technique, QCT has a number of pertinent advantages, including volumetric measurements, less susceptibility to degenerative spine changes, and higher sensitivity to changes in bone mass. Disadvantages include the higher radiation doses and less experience with fracture prediction and therapy monitoring. Over the last 10 yr, a number of novel applications have been described allowing assessment of bone mineral density and bone quality in larger patient populations, developments that may substantially improve patient care.