
A new AI tool estimates bone mineral density from routine lumbar spine and femur X-rays, enabling earlier osteoporosis detection.
Key Details
- 1Traditional osteoporosis screening uses dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) but has low utilization rates.
- 2The AI estimates bone mineral density from lumbar spine and femur X-rays already performed for other indications.
- 3Experts believe this may help identify at-risk patients sooner for earlier intervention.
- 4Millions are currently undiagnosed due to limited access to DXA equipment.
- 5Details of the development were published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research.
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Health Imaging
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