Abstract
Aim
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of degenerative findings on the
accuracy of readings obtained by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) in patients
without osteoporosis.
Methods
Twenty-four female patients who had undergone both DXA and lumbar magnetic resonance
imaging were included in the study.
Conclusion
This study has demonstrated that degenerative radiologic changes, especially in the
osteophyte area, affect bone mineral density measurements, so degeneration should
be considered in the evaluation of this measurement.
Keywords
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: February 23, 2009
Accepted:
December 5,
2008
Received:
October 10,
2008
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