A bone density scan, also known as bone densitometry, is a dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) that measures bone density. It is most commonly used to detect diseases that affect bone density, like osteoporosis and osteopenia.
The risk of osteoporosis increases with age, particularly for women over the age of 65, women who have undergone menopause, and men over the age of 65. Take some time to schedule a bone densitometry appointment at any of our associated imaging centers today.
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