 Clinically, QCT is used at the hip to produce areal BMD measurements and T-Scores that are equivalent to DXA measurements.The exam can be done without particular attention to the positioning of the patient’s limbs because the software allows the hip anatomy to be manipulated after the image is captured, allowing the exam to be performed on patients with arthritic hips who may find traditional exams uncomfortable.QCT bone densitometry should not be used for patients who have the following conditions