Reference : Interet de la densitometrie osseuse dans le depistage et le suivi therapeu- tique des pa...
Scientific journals : Article
Human health sciences : Rheumatology
http://hdl.handle.net/2268/23939
Interet de la densitometrie osseuse dans le depistage et le suivi therapeu- tique des patients osteoporotiques: integration avec les facteurs cliniques et biologiques
French
[en] Value of Bone Densitometry for the Diagnosis and Monitoring of Osteoporotic Patients: Integration with Biological and Clinical Risk Factors
[en] The diagnosis of osteoporosis and the monitoring of antiosteoporosis therapies imply a better and more rational use of bone densitometry. The optimal prescription modalities of this fundamental examination are favorably correlated with the efficacy of modern therapeutics. The rationale of this article is to provide the general practitioner with a factual update on the diagnostic and prognostic use of bone densitometry.