Which BMD testing method is considered the "gold standard" for diagnosis and monitoring osteoporosis?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

DXA (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry) is considered the gold standard for diagnosis and monitoring of osteoporosis due to its high level of accuracy and precision in measuring bone mineral density. It is widely used and recommended by professional medical organizations for the diagnosis and monitoring of osteoporosis. QUS (quantitative ultrasound), RA (radiographic absorptiometry), and SXA (single-energy X-ray absorptiometry) are alternative methods for measuring bone density but are not considered as reliable or accurate as DXA.

Which BMD Testing Method Is Considered the "Gold Standard" for Diagnosis