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Featured Article: Standards for structured reporting of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry scans: best practice recommendations by the Pan Arab Osteoporosis Society

Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is an important diagnostic test for bone mass status. The aim of this work was to set the standards for structured reporting of DXA measurements in adults within the context of fracture and fall risk assessment. Two rounds of Delphi were completed. The first Delphi round had a 68% response rate, while round two had a 100% response rate. After round 2, a total of 28 items were obtained, which were classified into three domains. The percentage of people who agreed with the recommendations (ranks 9–7) ranged from 76.5 to 100%. The wording of all 19 clinical standards determined by the scientific committee was agreed upon (i.e., 75% of respondents strongly agreed or agreed). The DXA scan report is an independent document that contains sufficient information to enable optimal osteoporosis management advised by an experienced healthcare professional. Setting up quality standards for DXA scans not only supports healthcare professionals reporting/interpreting bone densitometry but also meets the parameters outlined in national as well as international guidelines or recommendations for the optimal management of osteoporosis and subsequent prevention of low trauma fractures.

About the Editors

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Mona Mansour, MD, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Egypt

Professor Dr Mona Mansour Hasab El Naby is a Professor of Rheumatology and Rehabilitation at Ain Shams University, where she has been involved in the supervision of several MSc and MD theses. She is also a Rheumatology Consultant practising at Ain Shams University Hospitals and has a special interest in rehabilitation and musculoskeletal ultrasonography. In her role as a university professor she has developed a keen interest to support and share the scientific work in this subject area which is demonstrated by her role as Editor-in-Chief of Egyptian Rheumatology and Rehabilitation. Dr Mansour is passionately committed to developing the journal so that it becomes a well-recognized publication which produces scientific content on all aspect of the musculoskeletal system and publishes the latest developments in the field.

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Sahar Ganeb, MD, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University, Egypt

Professor Dr Sahar Ganeb is a Professor and Senior Consultant of Rheumatology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Faculty of Medicine at Benha University where she specialises in clinical and research activities. As a university professor she has supervised and discussed more than 40 MD and MSc theses and essays and has participated in numerous conferences. Dr Ganeb is also the author of several publications on rheumatology, physical medicine and rehabilitation issues.

Egyptian Rheumatology and Rehabilitation is an online-only journal and its print ISSN (1110-161X) is ceased.

Aims and scope

Egyptian Rheumatology and Rehabilitation (ERAR) is an open access journal that publishes research articles, review articles and case reports in the field of adult and pediatric rheumatological and musculoskeletal conditions. The journal publishes articles on topics such as diagnostic modalities, laboratory and imaging and therapy including rehabilitation approach focusing on restoration of function and quality of life to those with physical impairments. The journal will appeal to professional practitioners who specialize in rheumatology and rehabilitation and those with an interest in clinical studies.

About the Society

New Content ItemEgyptian Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Journal is the official journal of Egyptian Society of Physical Medicine, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation. The society is a nonprofit organization that was founded by Professor Dr Hatem Al Ebiary (the former Head of Physical Medicine and Rheumatology at Ain Shams University in Egypt) and registered by the Ministry of Social Solidarity, Egypt (No. 7308, 2008).  It is an active member in the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM) listed under the region of Eastern Mediterranean Region.

The society takes the responsibility of holding a yearly conference in the field of physical medicine, rheumatology and rehabilitation inviting eminent national and international speakers.

The society offers educational training courses and workshops for physiatrists and rheumatologists in Egypt as well as other Arab/Mediterranean countries aiming to achieve continuous medical education and to have updated training for advanced skills in the field of musculoskeletal system such as electromyography, Botox injection, ultrasonography and local injections. The society members are mainly physiatrists and rheumatologists who receive professional ethical and organizational support from the society.

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  • Egyptian Rheumatology and Rehabilitation is affiliated with Egyptian Society of Physical Medicine, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation.

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