Bone Densitometry
Bone densitometry (DEXA) is the leading diagnostic tool for osteoporosis, a debilitating disease in which progressive bone loss causes increased risk of fracture. Our bone densitometers can accurately measure bone mass and assess fracture risk. Specialized tests called bone density tests can measure bone density in various sites of the body. A bone density test can:
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Detect osteoporosis before a fracture occurs.
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Predict your chances of fracturing in the future.
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Determine rate of bone loss and monitor response to treatment.
It is recommended that women who are 65 and older should be tested, regardless of risk factors. Post-menopausal women who have one or more risk factors for osteoporotic fracture (beside menopause) and all postmenopausal women who have a fracture should be tested. Early diagnosis is key to establishing a treatment regimen to ward off further bone deterioration.
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