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Description

This article discusses different methods of bone densitometry and will focus on dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA), discussing the factors which should be considered for interpretation of DXA scan.

Method of Participation in the Learning Process/Evaluation Method

Successful completion of this activity includes reading the entire article and successfully completing the post-quiz and an evaluation form.

Getting the Most out of the Activity

As you prepare to participate in this activity, please reflect on your practice and your patients and identify clinical challenges you hope to have addressed.

While participating in the training, identify ways you can use newly acquired knowledge, strategies, and skills to enhance patient outcomes and your own professional development.

Purpose of Activity

To provide information on the proper use of bone densitometry.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Explain different available methods for bone densitometry.
  2. Interpret the DXA studies considering factors that may falsely affect the measured bone density.
  3. Understand specific consideration for interpreting DXA in children, premenopausal women, and underlying medical conditions.
Price: FREE

Credits:

  • ACCME 2.0 CME
  • ABNM 2.0 (SAM)

Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute, Inc. designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Qualified by the American Board of Nuclear Medicine (ABNM) in meeting the criteria for self-assessment toward the purpose of fulfilling requirements in the ABR Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program.

Professions: Physician
Test Code: CNM0815
Published: Aug 2015
Expires: 1/1/2026
Required Passing Score: 7/10 (70%)
Authors: Abtin Doroudinia, MD, and Patrick M Colletti, MD
Categories: Osteoporosis
Specialties: Nuclear Medicine