
Spinal biphotonic absorptiometry allows a quantitative investigation of bone mineralisation. The study of a control and an osteoporotic population allowed the definition of the fracture threshold independent of age and the curve of the variation in the mineral content with aging. A good correlation was observed with computed tomography. The criteria of definition of a population at risk for the purposes of a longitudinal study are proposed. Biphotonic absorptiometry is an excellent examination for the detection of demineralisation and for the monitoring of treated subjects.
Adult, Male, Risk, Aging, Minerals, Middle Aged, Spine, Reference Values, Humans, Osteoporosis, Female, Spinal Diseases, Bone Resorption, Menopause, Radionuclide Imaging, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Aged
Adult, Male, Risk, Aging, Minerals, Middle Aged, Spine, Reference Values, Humans, Osteoporosis, Female, Spinal Diseases, Bone Resorption, Menopause, Radionuclide Imaging, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Aged
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