Operator-Related Errors and Pitfalls in Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry: How to Recognize and Avoid Them

Domenico Albano; Paulo Moraes Agnollitto; Marcello Petrini; Andrea Biacca; Fabio Massimo Ulivieri; Luca Maria Sconfienza; Carmelo Messina

doi:10.1016/j.acra.2020.07.028

Operator-Related Errors and Pitfalls in Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry: How to Recognize and Avoid Them

Domenico Albano, Paulo Moraes Agnollitto, Marcello Petrini, Andrea Biacca, Fabio Massimo Ulivieri, Luca Maria Sconfienza, Carmelo Messina

IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi

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Abstract

Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is the most common modality for quantitative measurements of bone mineral density. Nevertheless, errors related to this exam are still very common, and may significantly impact on the final diagnosis and therapy. Operator-related errors may occur during each DXA step and can be related to wrong patient positioning, error in the acquisition process or in the scan analysis. The aim of this review is to provide a practical guide on how to recognize such errors in spine and hip DXA scan and how to avoid them, also presenting some of the most common artifacts encountered in clinical practice.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1272-1286
Journal	Academic Radiology
Volume	28
Issue number	9
Early online date	Aug 21 2020
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acra.2020.07.028
Publication status	Published - Sep 2021

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