The choice of region of interest after spinal procedures alters bone mineral density measurements
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0285898
Abstract: Purpose Vertebrae affected by artifacts, such as metallic implants or bone cement, should be excluded when measuring the spine bone mineral density (BMD) by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). Exclusion may be performed using two methods:… read more here.
Keywords: metallic implants; affected vertebrae; bone mineral; roi ... See more keywords