Röntgendensitometria
Röntgendensitometria, also known as X-ray densitometry, is a non-invasive imaging technique used to measure the density of tissues. Primarily employed in medical diagnostics, it utilizes X-rays to assess various physiological parameters, most notably bone mineral density. By passing X-rays through a specific area of the body and measuring the amount of radiation absorbed, the technique can quantify the mineral content within bone tissue. This is crucial for diagnosing and monitoring conditions like osteoporosis, where bone density is reduced, increasing the risk of fractures.
The most common application of röntgendensitometria is in dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), which uses two X-ray