Volumetric computed tomography Hounsfield unit analysis: a superior method for opportunistic osteoporosis screening and assessment

Introduction Osteoporosis (OP) is becoming a more and more important public health problem as it causes significant morbidity and mortality, especially in postmenopausal women. OP causes a decrease in bone strength with the loss of bone mass and leads to an increased tendency to fragility fractures.1–3 Therefore, early and accurate diagnosis is essential to prevent […]