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      Measuring bone mineral content.

      Orthopedic nursing

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          Orthopaedic nurses encounter many patients with fractures related to osteoporosis. This article discusses the most available methods of measuring bone mineral content (BMC) to diagnose osteoporosis. The methods include single photon absorptiometry, dual photon absorptiometry, and dual photon absorptiometry using x-rays and computerized tomography.

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          Orthop Nurs
          Orthopedic nursing
          0744-6020
          0744-6020
          March 1 1991
          : 10
          : 2
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          2020498
          8ddad2b4-aa9c-42d7-8ab2-30f01d1a8dfe
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