Journal of Clinical Densitometry
Volume 9, Issue 3 , Pages 295-301 , July 2006

Vertebral Morphometry by DXA: A Comparison of Supine Lateral and Decubitus Lateral Densitometers

  • Derek Pearson

      Affiliations

    • Nottingham City Hospital NHS Trust, Nottingham, United Kingdom
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Dr. Derek Pearson, Clinical Director, Medical Physics Directorate, Nottingham City Hospital NHS Trust, Hucknall Road, Nottingham NG5 1PB, United Kingdom.
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  • Barbara Horton

      Affiliations

    • Nottingham City Hospital NHS Trust, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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  • Desmond J. Green

      Affiliations

    • Nottingham City Hospital NHS Trust, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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  • David J. Hosking

      Affiliations

    • Nottingham City Hospital NHS Trust, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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  • Ann Goodby

      Affiliations

    • Hull Royal Infirmary, Hull, United Kingdom
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  • Susan A. Steel

      Affiliations

    • Hull Royal Infirmary, Hull, United Kingdom

Received 26 December 2005 ,Revised 18 March 2006 ,Accepted 18 March 2006.

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PII: S1094-6950(06)00040-0

doi: 10.1016/j.jocd.2006.03.011

Journal of Clinical Densitometry
Volume 9, Issue 3 , Pages 295-301 , July 2006

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