DXA Errors Are Common and Reduced by Use of a Reporting Template

Objective: High quality dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) acquisition, analysis, and reporting demands technical and interpretive excellence. We hypothesized that DXA errors are common and of such magnitude that incorrect clinical decisions might result. In this 2-phase study, we evaluated DXA technical and interpretation error rates in a clinical population and subsequently assessed if implementing an interpretation template reduced errors. Methods: In phase 1, DXA scans of 345 osteoporosis clinic referrals were reviewed by International Society for Clinical Densitometry-certified technologists (n  = 3) and physicians (n = 3).

Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry - October 14, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: D. Krueger, E. Shives, E. Siglinsky, J. Libber, B. Buehring, K.E. Hansen, N. Binkley Source Type: research