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01-07-2008 | Case Report
Prospective use of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry in a model of immobilization and exercise in rats: the preliminary results
Authors:
Ayce Atalay, Murat Yildirim, Yesim Gokce-Kutsal, Rustu Onur, Macit Arıyurek
Published in:
Rheumatology International
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Issue 9/2008
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Excerpt
Osteoporosis and fractures due to enhanced fragility of bones resulting from decreased bone mass and deterioration of microarchitecture are among the leading health issues worldwide. Animal studies on the pathogenesis and treatment of osteoporosis often require assessment of bone mineral density (BMD) [
1,
2]. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is optimal for rats weighing more than 200 g [
3]. Rats have open epiphyses and continued capacity for growth; however, most studies have failed to include time 0 controls [
4]. …