Comparative studies of bone density by quantitative ultrasound (QUS) with dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan

Alark Devkota Rajouria; Madur Dev Bhattarai; Manil Ratna Bajracharya; Buddha Bahadur Karki

Alark Devkota Rajouria Bir Hospital, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Mahaboudha, Kathmandu, Nepal
Madur Dev Bhattarai Bir Hospital, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Mahaboudha, Kathmandu, Nepal
Manil Ratna Bajracharya Bir Hospital, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Mahaboudha, Kathmandu, Nepal
Buddha Bahadur Karki Bir Hospital, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Mahaboudha, Kathmandu, Nepal

Abstract

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3126/jcmc.v9i1.23776

Background: The aim of the study was to establish the correlation quantitative ultrasound (QUS) between and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) and to assess the ability of QUS as a screening tool for osteoporosis.

Methods: The study was conducted on 115 patients. All the patients underwent QUS of radius using Sunlight MiniOmni bone sonometer and DEXA screening for measurement of bone mineral density (BMD) at lumbar spine, total left & femoral neck and radius.

Results: Significant correlations were observed between QUS and DEXA T score.

Conclusions: QUS is a sensitive screening tool to detect changes in the bone mass and risk of osteoporosis.

Keywords: Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry, Osteoporosis, Quantitative ultrasound