Advanced 2D image processing technique to predict hip fracture risk in an older population based on single DXA scans

A new technique to enhance hip fracture risk prediction in older adults was presented and assessed. The new method dramatically improved prediction at high specificity levels using only a standard clinical diagnostic scan. This has the potential to be implemented in clinical practice to enhance patient fragility diagnosis.IntroductionDiagnosis of osteoporosis is based on the measurement of bone mineral density (BMD) using dual-energy X-ray …