Is There an Effect of Patient’s Age, Weight, Height and Body Mass Index on Positioning Errors During Scan Acquisition of Dual X-ray Absorptiometry?

Is There an Effect of Patient’s Age, Weight, Height and Body Mass Index on Positioning Errors During Scan Acquisition of Dual X-ray Absorptiometry?

Objective: Patient positioning during dual energy X-ray absorptiometry examination is important in assessing bone mineral density. While the role of the technician is considered important on correct positioning, the effect of the patient characteristics on positioning is not adequately explained. T...

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Main Authors: Filiz Tuna, Derya Demirbağ Kabayel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2018-04-01
Series:Türk Osteoporoz Dergisi
Subjects:
Body mass index
densitometry
postmenopausal osteoporosis
positioning errors
Online Access:http://cms.galenos.com.tr/Uploads/Article_19439/TOD-24-21-En.pdf

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