X-ray technologists, especially DXA operators, often see patients with bone disease. One of the most common conditions that affects bones is osteoporosis and associated fragility fractures. What is the real impact of osteoporosis on the patient?
Quantitative computed tomography (QCT) is a medical technique that measures bone mineral density (BMD) using a standard X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) scanner with a calibration standard to convert Hounsfield Units (HU) of the CT image to bone mineral density values. Quantitative CT scans are primarily used to evaluate bone mineral density at the lumbar spine and hip.