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Didier Hans (Lausanne, Switzerland)

Ultrasound of Bone: is the data strong enough for its use in clinical practice?

Topics to be covered

This meeting is designed for those with a strong interest in the care of osteoporosis and bone related diseases, especially professional using Quantitative Ultrasound (QUS) equipment, and will focus on latest clinical & practical guidelines as well as new and emerging information

Educational goals

After attending this Meet the Professor session, participants will be expected to:

• review and discuss the latest publications and conference reports on QUS technologies and outcomes;
• describe current controversies in fracture prediction, diagnosis, treatment initiation and monitoring, and management of osteoporosis using QUS;
• know how to use QUS in clinical practice.
  

Target audience

Those with an interest in diagnostic techniques in osteoporosis.

Teaching methods

Discussion, questions and audience interraction.