@article {DeSapri205, author = {Kristi Tough DeSapri and Rachel Brook}, title = {To scan or not to scan? DXA in postmenopausal women}, volume = {87}, number = {4}, pages = {205--210}, year = {2020}, doi = {10.3949/ccjm.87a.18136}, publisher = {Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine}, abstract = {Fracture is a major cause of morbidity and death in postmenopausal women. Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) measures bone mineral density, which helps in estimating fracture risk and in identifying those who may benefit from treatment. Although screening guidelines differ somewhat for postmenopausal women under age 65, in general, DXA is indicated if the patient has a high risk for fracture.}, issn = {0891-1150}, URL = {https://www.ccjm.org/content/87/4/205}, eprint = {https://www.ccjm.org/content/87/4/205.full.pdf}, journal = {Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine} }