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

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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)