Errors in Patient Positioning for Bone Mineral Density Assessment by Dual X-Ray Absorptiometry: Effect of Technologist Retraining

This study aimed to assess the frequencies of erroneous positioning during three periods: before retraining of the technologists (BR), after retraining (AR), and at the current timepoint 8 years after retraining (C). The BMD images of the first 150 consecutive patients who underwent DXA of the lumbar spine and hip during each of the three periods were retrospectively reviewed. Patients were excluded if they had severe scoliosis, rendering proper positioning impossible.

Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry - August 9, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Sasivimol Promma, Chanika Sritara, Saowanee Wipuchwongsakorn, Krisanat Chuamsaamarkkee, Chirawat Utamakul, Wichana Chamroonrat, Arpakorn Kositwattanarerk, Yoch Anongpornjossakul, Kanungnij Thamnirat, Boonsong Ongphiphadhanakul Tags: Original Article Source Type: research