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  • Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) is a crucial tool for assessing bone density, first introduced in 1963 and approved by the FDA, though it often encounters common errors in placement during tests.
  • Hydroxyapatite is vital for bone health, making up a significant portion of bone weight and volume; only specific calcium phosphate forms are suitable for bone substitutes.
  • The study aims to analyze hip densitometry and hydroxyapatite distribution to enhance understanding of femoral neck structure and mineral density, indicating that more detailed individual density analysis is essential for accurately assessing bone strength and treatment outcomes.

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Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) is a tool that allows the assessment of bone density. It was first presented by Cameron and Sorenson in 1963 and was approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Misplacing the femoral neck box, placing a trochanteric line below the midland and improper placement of boundary lines are the most common errors made during a DXA diagnostic test made by auto analysis. Hydroxyapatite is the most important inorganic component of teeth and bone tissue. It is estimated to constitute up to 70% of human bone weight and up to 50% of its volume. Calcium phosphate comes in many forms; however, studies have shown that only tricalcium phosphate and hydroxyapatite have the characteristics that allow their use as bone-substituted materials. The purpose of this study is aimed at analyzing the results of hip densitometry and hydorxyapatite distribution in order to better assess the structure and mineral density of the femoral neck. However, a detailed analysis of the individual density curves shows some qualitative differences that may be important in assessing bone strength in the area under study. To draw more specific conclusions on the therapy applied for individual patients, we need to determine the correct orientation of the bone from the resulting density and document the trends in the density distribution change. The average results presented with the DXA method are insufficient.

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