Scientific & Academic QCT Research

Key publications

What the Experts Say: QCT versus DXA
Excerpts from Leading Journals in the Field

3D QCT: A Useful Tool for Following Therapy
A study in the use of 3-dimensional QCT imaging for diagnosing osteoporosis and monitoring patients on therapy.

DXA in vivo BMD methodology: An erroneous and misleading research and clinical gauge of bone mineral status, bone fragility, and bone remodelling
Critique of the DXA methodology for making in vivo BMD determinations

Improved Precision of Hip Structure Analysis Using Optimized Projection Images From Segmented 3D CT Scans of the Hip (ASBMR 2005)
Preliminary analysis of the accuracy of CTXA for HSA

Briefing documents

Why, When, and How to Measure Bone Mass: A Guide for the Begining User
by Christopher E. Cann, Ph.D.

Bone Densitometry: Understand It Before You Apply It
by Christopher E. Cann, Ph.D.

Reviews and commentary on BMA & DXA publications
by Christopher E. Cann, Ph.D.

Osteoporosis and Bone Mineral Density
An overview of the topic and the use of QCT