EMAS position statement: Bone densitometry screening for osteoporosis

IntroductionOsteoporosis and its consequent fractures is a major public health problem.AimTo formulate a position statement on the use of bone densitometry in screening postmenopausal women for osteoporosis and in their management.Materials and methodsLiterature review and consensus of expert opinion.Results and conclusionsBone densitometry has an important role in screening postmenopausal women for osteoporosis. For higher sensitivity and specificity, there may be a stronger case for screening in later life, depending on the extent to which risk factors add to the value of bone mineral density tests.