Pak J Med Sci
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To examine the ability to use Quantitative Ultrasonography (QUS) densitometer for screening of osteoporosis and osteopenia by comparing QUS values obtained at the calcaneus region to bone mineral density (BMD) values measured at the spine and the neck of the femur using Dual Energy X-ray Absorbemetry (DXA). ⋯ QUS is a reliable technique to be used in combination with DXA for the investigation of osteopenia and osteoporosis.