Semin Musculoskelet Radiol 2023; 27(04): 451-456
DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1771037
Review Article

Opportunistic Computed Tomography Screening for Osteoporosis and Fracture

1   APHM, Sainte-Marguerite Hospital, Institute for Locomotion, Department of Radiology, Marseille, France
2   Aix-Marseille University, CNRS, Institut des Sciences du Mouvement, Marseille, France
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Pierre Champsaur
1   APHM, Sainte-Marguerite Hospital, Institute for Locomotion, Department of Radiology, Marseille, France
2   Aix-Marseille University, CNRS, Institut des Sciences du Mouvement, Marseille, France
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Abstract

Osteoporosis is underdiagnosed and undertreated, leading to loss of treatment for the patient and high costs for the health care system. Routine thoracic and/or abdominal computed tomography (CT) performed for other indications can screen opportunistically for osteoporosis with no extra cost, time, or irradiation. Various methods can quantify fracture risk on opportunistic clinical CT: vertebral Hounsfield unit bone mineral density (BMD), usually of L1; BMD measurement with asynchronous or internal calibration; quantitative CT; bone texture assessment; and finite element analysis. Screening for osteoporosis and vertebral fractures on opportunistic CT is a promising approach, providing automated fracture risk scores by means of artificial intelligence, thus enabling earlier management.



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25. September 2023

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