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Views for bone density:Tscore:Pt:Upper extremity Humerus:Qn:DXA - CISMeF
Views for bone density:Tscore:Pt:Upper extremity Humerus:Qn:DXALOINC code
Preferred Label : Views for bone density:Tscore:Pt:Upper extremity Humerus:Qn:DXA;
LOINC status : ACTIVE;
LOINC long common name : DXA Humerus [T-score] Bone density;
LOINC short name : DXA Humerus T-score BMD;
LOINC description : Measuring the bone density of the humerus helps determine the best approach to treatment
for patients being considered for shoulder surgery and those with humeral fractures.
Patients needing shoulder surgery are at higher risk of local osteoporosis due to
lack of mechanical stimulation, and general osteoporosis is a common risk factor for
proximal humerus fractures in patients aged 65 and over. Determining the presence
of osteoporosis pre-operatively can help decide if different repair techniques and
hardware, such as threaded anchors, should be used. [PMID: 25027108];
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