Abstract
We compared the performance of five QUS devices with DXA in a population-based sample of 2837 women. All QUS approaches discriminated women with and without osteoporotic vertebral fractures. QUS of the calcaneus performed as well as central DXA.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 782-793 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Journal of Bone and Mineral Research |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2004 |
Keywords
- bone densitometry
- quantitative ultrasound
- osteoporosis
- population studies
- vertebral fracture
- quality-of-life
- X-Ray absorptiometry
- form health survey
- mineral density
- hip fracture
- postmenopausal women
- radiographic absorption
- European foundation
- elderly women
- risk-factors