Fischer M, Raue F
Department of Nuclear Medicine, Klinikum Kassel, Germany.
Q J Nucl Med. 1999 Sep;43(3):233-40.
Bone metabolism and thus bone remodelling and bone mineral content are profoundly influenced by many hormonal and metabolic factors. This review presents the state of the art procedures for bone mineral absorptiometry and examines the interactions of endocrine and metabolic diseases and bone mineral content. Preventive and therapeutic modalities of osteoporosis are discussed in this context.