Targeted information for bone density technology.
Comprehensive and practical information on topics ranging from technical descriptions of all FDA approved devices to a clinical overview of osteoporosis are found in this textbook. Learn what you need to know about the art and science of interpreting bone density data with a toolbox of information about the bone density procedure and equipment.
- An Introduction to Conventions in Densitometry
- Densitometry Techniques
- Skeletal Anatomy in Densitometry
- FDA-Approved Densitometry Devices
- Computer Basics
- The Importance of Precision
- Radiation Safety in X-Ray Densitometry
- Quality Control
- An Overview of Osteoporosis
- Interpretation of Bone Densitometry Data
- Considerations in Pediatric Densitometry
- Moving Beyond Bone Density With Bone Densitometers: Skeletal Morphometry and Body Composition Assessments