Briney W G
Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver.
Rheum Dis Clin North Am. 1993 Feb;19(1):95-106.
Bone density testing is safe, accurate, and useful. Specific clinical indications and the types of equipment available to assess them are reviewed. A positive effect on the practice of a clinical rheumatologist with resultant improved patient care appears likely in light of the information available.