Forearm studies on Norland Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry with seated, prone or supine positioning are equivalent

Densitometry relies on patient positioning to insure that regions of interest are comparable and reflective of standard studies. Traditional forearm scanning has, in the past, been carried out with a subject seated in front of a scanner with the forearm secured in place on the scanner. Unfortunately, given the enclosed arm design the Norland Elite Scanner will not allow the subject to sit in front of the scanner to have forearm studies performed. The current study documents equivalence between forearm studies performed with the subject positioned in a seated or laying in a prone or supine position.
Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry - Category: Radiology Authors: Source Type: research