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.
Most of us associate annual wellness visits with lab tests and physical examinations. But, as the name suggests, they're less about that and more about your whole person.
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Data suggests that fewer men go to the doctor compared to women. For some, their first instinct may be to tough it out or disregard symptoms that could be important.
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