Podiatry and Medical - Set 2

Category - Podiatry Part II

Which of the following tests is best to detect and monitor osteoporosis?
  1. Plain film radiography
  2. Dual photon absorptiometry
  3. Single photon absorptiometry
  4. Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA)
Explanation
Answer − D − The test that is best to detect and monitor osteoporosis is dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (or DEXA scan). It is the newest, least expensive, and quickest method of assessing bone mineral density (BMD). The specificity of DEXA scan is approximately 98-99%. Standard radiography is inadequate for accurate bone mass assessment.
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