Processing
1 Use always automatic processing.
2 Manual processing only in difficult cases
3 Compare BMD to reference data (
Normal Values) using WHO criteria or ISCD criteria.References:
1 Agarwal M, Camacho P. Bone densitometry. Interpretation and pitfalls. Postgrad Med. 2006 Jun-Jul;
119(1):17-23.
2 Richy F, Lecart MP, Mawet AM, Paquot B, Reginster JY. Value of bone densitometry for the diagnosis and monitoring of osteoporotic patients: integration with biological and clinical risk factors. Rev Med Liege. 2006 May-Jun;61(5-6):291-300.
3 González P y Armijo S. Evaluación de la Osteoporosis por Densitometria Osea, p 383-389 in: Medicina Nuclear Aplicaciones Clínicas. Eds: I. Carrio - P. González. Editorial Masson, Barcelona España, 2003.