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Techniques to Measure Bone Parameters
| Bone measure | Technique |
|---|---|
| Total Bone Density | DXA |
| Cortical and Trabecular bone Density |
QCT, pQCT |
| Bone Turnover | Biomarkers (PTH, b-alp, Sclerostin) Histomorphometry |
| Microarchitecture | HRpQCT, HRMRI, histomorphometry, microCT, microMRI |
| Matrix composition | Infrared spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy |
| Microfractures | Confocal microscopy, histology |
| Mineralization | Histomorphometry, spectroscopic techniques |
