Practicals · Endocrinology · Mineral metabolism
DXA for osteoporosis (bone mineral density)
- Type
- Interpretation
- Curriculum level
- Perform independently / interpret (NMC C.1)
- Also called
- DEXA, bone densitometry
Videos and resources
- VideoDexa scan and Bone Density by Dr. Suvrat Arya @ConceptualOrthopedics12:07
- VideoWebinar: Bone Densitometry Reporting in High Volume Practices47:29
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Where the curriculum asks for it
“DXA for osteoporosis and body composition studies.” ( NMC DM/MCh guidelines, page 5)
“Metabolic bone clinic” ( NBEMS DrNB curriculum, page 16)