Services
Bone Density (DEXA)
Bone Density (DEXA) is the gold standard for measuring osteoporosis and osteopenia by imaging the hips and spine.
- Safe and low radiation
- Fast and vomfortable
- Noninvasive, easy and painless
Dexascan is used to diagnose osteoporosis in men and women with the following particular risk factors.
- Female
- Advanced age
- History of bone fracture
- A small thin frame
- A family history of osteoporosis
- Removal of the ovaries
- Early menopause
- A low calcium diet
- Lack of exercise
- Eating disorders
- Certain medicines (such as steroids or anticonvulsants)
- Alcohol and tobacco