3D reconstruction of the lumbar vertebrae from anteroposterior and lateral dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry

► Vertebral fracture risk assessment currently uses areal BMD measurements from DXA. ► This is a limited measure for determining the vertebral strength. ► We present a method to acquire a 3D reconstruction of the lumbar vertebrae from DXA. ► Comparisons with same subject QCT indicate accurate reconstructions.