10. Vertebral fractures: grading ofVertebral fractures: grading of
severityseverity
Adapted from Genant HK et al. J Bone Miner Res 1993; 8:1137-1148
MiddleAnterior Posterior
Fracture Grade
0- Normal
1- Mild
(20-25%*)
2- Moderate
(26-40%*)
3- Severe
(>40%*)
20. Physical examinationPhysical examination
Measurement of bone mineral densityMeasurement of bone mineral density
(BMD):(BMD):
Dual X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)Dual X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
Ultrasonic measurement of boneUltrasonic measurement of bone
CT scanCT scan
RadiographyRadiography
21. Dual X-ray absorptiometryDual X-ray absorptiometry
(DEXA)(DEXA)
2-dimensional study2-dimensional study
BMD = Amount of mineralBMD = Amount of mineral
AreaArea
Accuracy atAccuracy at hiphip > 90%> 90%
Low radiation exposureLow radiation exposure
Error inError in OsteomalaciaOsteomalacia
OsteoarthritisOsteoarthritis PreviousPrevious
fracturefracture
22.
23. Ultrasonic measurementUltrasonic measurement
Broad-band ultrasoundBroad-band ultrasound
attenuation or ultrasoundattenuation or ultrasound
velocityvelocity
No radiation exposureNo radiation exposure
Cannot be used for diagnosisCannot be used for diagnosis
Preferred use in assessmentPreferred use in assessment
of fracture riskof fracture risk
24. CT scanCT scan
True volumetric studyTrue volumetric study
Most useful inMost useful in cancellous bonecancellous bone
assessmentassessment
Avoid effect of degenerativeAvoid effect of degenerative
diseasedisease
DrawbackDrawback High costHigh cost HighHigh
radiation exposureradiation exposure DifficultDifficult
quality controlquality control
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