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Comparison of dexa and ultrasonometry in the measurement of bone density

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The aim of our study was to evaluate the diagnostic agreement between quantitative sonography of the calcaneum (QUS) and dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) of the spine and femur. 153 women enrolled in our study and were divided in three groups. Group A was composed of women aged between 45 and 55, Group B of women of 56–66 and Group C of women 67–77. Mean height cm 164±2.8; mean weight kg 68±3.2. The most concordant results were obtained in group B. This suggests that QUS screening for osteoporosis may be suitable for the "younger" perimenopausal patient.

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  1. Department of Microbiological and Gynaecological Sciences, University of Catania, Italy, Via G. D"Annunzio n° 125, 95127 Catania, Italy e-mail: pafumi@mbox.unict.it Tel.: ++39-330847191, Fax: ++39-095326628, , , , , , IT

    C. Pafumi, G. Zizza, M. Farina, G. Pernicone, A. Russo, S. Bandiera, P. Giardina & A. Cianci

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  1. C. Pafumi
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Received: 1 March 2001 / Accepted: 16 May 2001

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Pafumi, C., Zizza, G., Farina, M. et al. Comparison of dexa and ultrasonometry in the measurement of bone density. Arch Gynecol Obstet 266, 152–153 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1007/s004040100206

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