Bone Density Testing (DEXA Scan)
The state-of-the-art DEXA Scan will diagnose osteoporosis, particularly in the early stages, before broken bones occur. Early osteoporosis may go unnoticed until the bones become so weak that a sudden strain, bump, or fall causes a fracture.
In the past, conventional X-rays could only detect the disease after 25 percent of a bone’s mineral content was already gone. DEXA scan can spot a loss in bone density as low as 1 percent.
How does a DEXA scan work?
Bone mineral density tests use lowdose X-rays to determine the bone density of the spine, arm or hip. It is fast and painless, and requires no injections or invasive procedures.
