DEXA Scan is an advanced technology that safely, accurately and painlessly measures bone density and mineral content in order to determine the risk of osteoporosis.
Approximately 50% of women over age 50 are at risk of sustaining an osteoporotic fracture. With bone densitometry, physicians are better equipped to detect and treat bone loss in its earliest stages, so as to prevent the disease and/or lessen its impact.
During our comprehensive evaluation, Bone Mineral Density (BMD) is calculated and compared to normal BMD values and matched for age and sex to confirm or exclude osteoporosis.
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A low BMD may be due to osteopenia or osteoporosis, which increases the likelihood of suffering a hip, spine or wrist fracture. If detected in the early stages, a low BMD is treatable and therefore can help prevent future fractures.
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