RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 To scan or not to scan? DXA in postmenopausal women
JF Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
JO Cleve Clin J Med
FD Cleveland Clinic
SP 205
OP 210
DO 10.3949/ccjm.87a.18136
VO 87
IS 4
A1 Kristi Tough DeSapri
A1 Rachel Brook
YR 2020
UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/87/4/205.abstract
AB 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.