Opportunistic screening for bone disease using abdominal CT scans obtained for other reasons in newly diagnosed IBD patients

ConclusionUsing CT scans obtained for other indications, we found low rates of osteopenia and osteoporosis that may otherwise have gone undiagnosed. Refinement of opportunistic screening may have advantages in terms of cost-savings and earlier detection of bone loss.
Source: Osteoporosis International - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research