"Bone mineral density (BMD) is calculated in g/cm2, and then compared against two reference populations, giving two scores 1-3:"
"Values are calculated for the lumbar vertebrae and femur preferentially (central DEXA), and if one of those sites is not suitable (e.g. artifact, patient mobility), or if there is a history of hyperparathyroidism, the distal forearm (wrist) can be used (peripheral DEXA) 1. Inclusion of forearm measurements is also recommended for patients with high BMI 5. The preferred sites for children are the lumbar spine and total body less head (TBLH) 6."
"for diagnosis, the region with the lowest T-score from the lumbar spine (L1-L4 or L2-L4), hip (lowest value at the femoral neck or total hip) or radius (mid-third/33% radius) is used to classify bone mineral density per WHO criteria 4"
"for diagnosis, the region with the lowest T-score from the lumbar spine (L1-L4 or L2-L4), hip (lowest value at the femoral neck or total hip) or radius (mid-third/33% radius) is used to classify bone mineral density per WHO criteria 4"
"Values are calculated for the lumbar vertebrae and femur preferentially (central DEXA), and if one of those sites is not suitable (e.g. artifact, patient mobility), or if there is a history of hyperparathyroidism, the distal forearm (wrist) can be used (peripheral DEXA) 1. Inclusion of forearm measurements is also recommended for patients with high BMI 5. The preferred sites for children are the lumbar spine and total body less head (TBLH) 6."