Discrepancy between DXA and CT-based assessment of spine bone mineral density.

Samuel DavidsonAlison VecellioIlexa FlagstadKenneth HoltonAngela BruzinaPaul LenderSusanne TrostDavid W Polly

Published in: Spine deformity (2023)

There is a large discrepancy between DXA and CT BMD determinations. DXA frequently overestimates regional BMD encountered during spine surgery compared with CT. While DXA remains the gold standard in determining BMD, CT may play an important role in defining the focal BMD pertinent to spine surgery.

Keyphrases

dual energy
bone mineral density
body composition
computed tomography
image quality
postmenopausal women
contrast enhanced
positron emission tomography
magnetic resonance imaging
magnetic resonance