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This systematic review aimed to evaluate the correlation and clinical utility of DXA and QUS measurements.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A literature search (2005\u20132025) was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, EMBASE, Google Scholar, and Cochrane Library for English-language studies. A narrative synthesis was performed to summarize the study characteristics and outcomes.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Of the 1,247 identified records, 24 studies met the inclusion criteria. DXA and QUS were used to assess bone parameters, such as BMD, bone mineral content (BMC), speed of sound (SOS), broadband ultrasound attenuation (BAU), and stiffness index (SI). The correlation between DXA and QUS varied widely (r = 0.17\u20130.86), with variable diagnostic performance across studies. Studies involving postmenopausal women and older populations reported similar trends, whereas the findings were inconsistent in pediatric and disease-specific populations.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>QUS is suitable for preliminary screening, especially in resource-limited settings, but cannot replace DXA for definitive diagnosis. 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