Comprehensive Bone Densitometry Day 1

From bone formation and resorption to equipment and scanning techniques, this two day course is a must for anyone working with bone densitometry. This course encompasses the fundamental principles of bone density and bone mass measurement. Each aspect of bone densitometry is reviewed in detail to provide a comprehensive understanding of the process, benefits, and patient treatment. Join an award winning expert in the field of bone density for this valuable course that will improve your practice and solidify your skills.

Course Topics
Day 1
• Bone Biology
- Skeletal anatomy
- Vertebral anatomy
- Cortical sites
- Trabecular sites
- Bone quality
- Remodeling cycle
• Osteopenia & Osteoporosis
- Primary
- Secondary
- Prevalence
- Fracture incidence
- Risk factors
• Dual X-Ray Absorptiometry
- Mechanics of DXA
- Radiation exposure
- Single beam vs fan beam
• Quality Control for DXA
- Equipment calibration
- Phantom use
- Establishing BMD mean
- Tracking equipment performance
• Scan Principles
- Patient preparation
- Questionnaire
- Attenuating artifacts
- Informing patient
- Patient positioning
- Scan acquisition: spine; hip
- Scan analysis
- Interpretation of results
- Databases
- WHO criteria
- T-scores; Z-scores
• Reporting
- Minimum requirements
- ISCD position