ABSTRACT
Radiological methods that can aid in the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis include conventional radiography, dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), quantitative computed tomography (QCT), and high-resolution imaging techniques. Of these, DEXA is currently the most widely used technique for the clinical diagnosis of osteoporosis. Central and peripheral QCT have advantages over DEXA but at present are predominantly used as research tools.
