BMJ  2003;326 (7 June), doi:10.1136/bmj.326.7401.0-a

Quantitative ultrasound scanning increases detection of osteoporosis

Quantitative ultrasound scanning is better than asking about risk factors for osteoporosis to select women for subsequent bone densitometry. Hodson and Marsh (p 1250) added quantitative ultrasound scanning to assessment of risk factors in 200 women aged 60-69 attending a nurse led primary care clinic. Ultrasound scanning performed better than risk factor inquiry for predicting osteoporosis. A combination of the two methods identified 90% of the women with osteoporosis and increased prediction for those without osteoporosis.

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