Opportunistic Osteoporosis Screening-- Gleaning Additional Information from Diagnostic Wrist CT Scans

Conclusions:
HU measurements can be obtained from any diagnostic CT scan using modern software programs and can be obtained by physicians in the office setting with minimal effort and at no additional cost or radiation exposure to the patient. Regardless of imaging indications, we suggest that patients with HU values below the identified thresholds be considered for further metabolic bone disease work-up, such as additional imaging, laboratory assessments, the initiation of osteoporosis treatment, or appropriate referral.

Level of Evidence:
Diagnostic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.

Source: The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - July 1, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Schreiber, J. J., Gausden, E. B., Anderson, P. A., Carlson, M. G., Weiland, A. J. Tags: Hand & Wrist, Trauma Scientific Articles Source Type: research