Metacarpal index by digital X-ray radiogrammetry: Normative reference values and comparison with dual X-ray absorptiometry

Journal of Clinical Densitometry

Volumn 4, Issue 4, 2001, Pages 299-306

  Hyldstrup, Lars ^a   Nielsen, Stig Pors ^b  

^a HVIDOVRE HOSPITAL   (Denmark)

^b HILLERØD HOSPITAL   (Denmark)

Author keywords

Dual X ray absorptiometry; Metacarpal index; Normative reference values; Radiogrammetry

Indexed keywords

ADULT; AGED; ARTICLE; BODY SIZE; BONE DENSITY; BONE MINERAL; BONE RADIOGRAPHY; CORTICAL BONE; DEVICE; DIGITAL RADIOGRAPHY; DUAL ENERGY X RAY ABSORPTIOMETRY; FEMALE; HUMAN; INTERMETHOD COMPARISON; MAJOR CLINICAL STUDY; METACARPAL BONE; NORMAL VALUE; OSTEOPOROSIS; PRIORITY JOURNAL; REFERENCE VALUE; THICKNESS;

EID: 0035690457     PISSN: 10946950     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1385/JCD:4:4:299     Document Type: Article

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