What positioning aid is typically used during lumbar spine DXA scanning?

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A positioning leg block is typically used during lumbar spine DXA scanning to help stabilize the legs and pelvis in a specific position, which allows for more accurate measurement of bone density in the lumbar spine region. The other options listed (positioning spine block, gonad shielding, measuring calipers) are not typically used during lumbar spine DXA scanning.

What Positioning Aid Is Typically Used During Lumbar Spine DXA