Home Osteoporosis and Bone Mineral Density
Scenario Scenario ID Procedure Adult RRL Peds RRL Appropriateness Category
Bone mineral density assess, bone loss risk factors, premenopausal, initial imaging 3195373
DXA lumbar spine and hip(s)
<0.1 mSv

Usually appropriate
DXA distal forearm
<0.1 mSv

May be appropriate
QUS calcaneus
0 mSv
O
0 mSv [ped]
O
Usually not appropriate
SXA distal forearm
<0.1 mSv

Usually not appropriate
TBS lumbar spine
<0.1 mSv

Usually not appropriate
Radiography appendicular skeleton
0.1-1mSv
☢☢

Usually not appropriate
Radiography axial skeleton

Varies

Varies
Usually not appropriate
QCT lumbar spine and hip
1-10 mSv
☢☢☢

Usually not appropriate