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Measurement of bone density is becoming increasingly common in pediatrics, but confusion persists about which areas to measure (hip, spine), what terminology to use (osteoporosis, osteopenia), how to report results (t- or Z-scores), and what technique is best. To address these issues, the International Society for Clinical Densitometry (ISCD) conducted a series of Position Development Conferences in 2007 that provided international experts with the opportunity to make recommendations based on the current scientific literature. Highlights of the new standards for children and adolescents aged 5 to 19 include:
Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (abbreviated as DXA rather than DEXA) is the preferred method for assessing bone mineral content (BMC)…