Comparison of Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry and Quantitative Ultrasonography Measurements in Osteoporotic Patients - Original Investigation

• Main Authors: Şule Tütün (Author), Derya Saylık (Author), Levent Özgönenel (Author), Esra Çetin (Author), Gülis Kavadar (Author), Şeyma Tolga (Author), Şafak Günaydın (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Galenos Yayinevi, 2008-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Aim: Osteoporosis (OP) is a skelatal disease of bone fragility resulting from micro-architectural deteriotarion and decreased bone mass. There are many studies in literature that show high sensibility and specifity of quantitative ultrasonography (QUS). Recently many comparatives studies of QUS and...