没有确切证据确定一级筛查或治疗监测的DXA测定频率。但美国预防服务工作组建议应至少间隔2年进行DXA测定,以准确评估疗效。[50]Tinetti ME, Baker DI, McAvay G, et al. A multifactorial intervention to reduce the risk of falling among elderly people living in the community. N Engl J Med. 1994;331:821-827.http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJM199409293311301http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8078528?tool=bestpractice.com
可用骨转换标记物监测疗效。[37]Allende-Vigo MZ. The use of biochemical markers of bone turnover in osteoporosis. P R Health Sci J. 2007;26:91-95.http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17722420?tool=bestpractice.com