Reference Ranges for Bone Mineral Content and Density by Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry for Young Children.

Heidi J KalkwarfJohn A ShepherdBo FanRashmi D SahayRichard F IttenbachAndrea KellyKimberly YoltonBabette S Zemel

Published in: The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism (2022)

We demonstrate the feasibility of bone density measurements in young children and provide robust reference ranges and stature adjustments for calculation of bone Z-scores at multiple skeletal sites to enable bone health assessments.

Keyphrases

dual energy
bone mineral density
computed tomography
postmenopausal women
soft tissue
bone loss
body composition
bone regeneration
healthcare
public health
mental health
high resolution
image quality
magnetic resonance imaging
climate change
contrast enhanced
human health
growth hormone