PMC:2948153 / 2145-2802 JSONTXT

{"target":"https://pubannotation.org/docs/sourcedb/PMC/sourceid/2948153","sourcedb":"PMC","sourceid":"2948153","source_url":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/2948153","text":"A wide variety of methods for the non-invasive assessment of skeletal status have been developed, most of which are based on the use of ionising radiation. Although the ionising radiation doses incurred during X-ray-based imaging techniques used in osteoporosis are relatively low, the use of radiological methods for the assessment of bone status has increased rapidly, and therefore merits attention with regard to radiation protection. The objective of this article was to briefly review the current X-ray methods used for the assessment of the skeleton, provide data that document the magnitude of radiation exposure and discuss radiation safety issues.","tracks":[]}