Opportunistic use of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry to evaluate lumbar scoliosis.

Trevor L SchellDiane KruegerNeil BinkleyScott J Hetzel James T Bernatz Paul A Anderson

Published in: Archives of osteoporosis (2021)

Lumbar spine rotation does not significantly affect BMD and BMC within 15° and 10° of axial and sagittal plane rotation, respectively, and minimally affects Cobb angle measurement. Spine alignment in the coronal plane can be reliably assessed using lumbar PA DXA images.

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