We offer bone density testing in our office. Our physicians use an enhanced form of x-ray technology called dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) to detect osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a condition that often affects women after menopause, but may also be found in men. Osteoporosis involves a gradual loss of calcium, causing the bone to become thinner, more fragile, and more likely to break.

The DEXA test can also assess your risk for developing fractures. If your bone density is found to be low, you and your physician can work together on a treatment plan to help prevent fractures before they occur. DEXA bone densitometry is today’s established standard for measuring bone mineral density (BMD).

DEXA is a quick painless procedure for measuring bone loss. DEXA measures the spine, hip or total body. DEXA is the established Gold Standard for osteoporosis diagnosis and treatment. It has a high degree of accuracy and precision, and has been proven to provide an accurate assessment of fracture risk.

Ask your physician if this test is right for you.

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