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Silvia Gazzotti¹, Maria Pilar Aparisi Gómez^2,3, Enrico Schileo⁴

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High-resolution peripheral quantitative CT (HR-pQCT) offers detailed bone imaging for osteoporosis and other diseases. Despite its potential in clinical practice, limitations like machine availability and cost hinder widespread adoption.

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Area of Science:

Medical Imaging
Bone Biology
Radiology

Background:

High-resolution peripheral quantitative CT (HR-pQCT) is a low-dose 3D imaging technique for assessing bone microarchitecture.
Originally developed for osteoporosis research, HR-pQCT distinguishes trabecular and cortical bone, providing densitometric and structural data.
Currently, HR-pQCT is primarily used in research, though its clinical utility in various conditions is recognized.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the current applications of HR-pQCT in clinical settings.
To identify limitations hindering the routine integration of HR-pQCT into practice.
To explore novel and potential future uses of HR-pQCT.

Main Methods:

Literature review focusing on HR-pQCT applications and limitations.
Analysis of HR-pQCT's role in primary/secondary osteoporosis, CKD, endocrine disorders, and rare diseases.
Examination of emerging applications in rheumatic diseases, osteoarthritis, fractures, vascular calcifications, medication effects, and skeletal muscle.

Main Results:

HR-pQCT can enhance fracture prediction beyond DXA measurements.
It shows promise for monitoring osteoporosis treatment and assessing CKD-related bone disorders.
Potential applications extend to various musculoskeletal and systemic conditions.

Conclusions:

Widespread clinical implementation of HR-pQCT presents significant opportunities for improved patient care.
Obstacles such as limited machine availability, cost-effectiveness concerns, reproducibility issues, and lack of normative data need addressing.
Further research and development are crucial for integrating HR-pQCT into routine clinical practice.