Comparison between calcaneus quantitative ultrasound and the gold standard DXA in the ability to detect osteoporosis in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients

Abstract Background Osteoporosis is a prevalent comorbidity in patients with COPD that is usually underrecognized and hence, undertreated. Compared to the gold standard dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), calcaneus quantitative ultrasound (QUS) is less expensive, more portable, and more accessib...

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Hauptverfasser:	Wandee Chanprasertpinyo, Chuchard Punsawad, Rapheeporn Khwanchuea, Naparat Sukkriang, Pirada Yincharoen, Chaiwat Rerkswattavorn
Format:	Artigo
Sprache:	Inglês
Veröffentlicht:	BMC 2023-10-01
Schriftenreihe:	Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Schlagworte:	Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Osteoporosis Quantitative ultrasound
Online-Zugang:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-023-04211-8
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