Bone Densitometry (DXA)
Bone Densitometry is the leading diagnostic tool for osteoporosis, which affects a staggering ten million adults in the U.S. alone, 80% of which are women.
Osteoporosis is characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of the bone tissue, leading to an increased fracture risk; it is particularly devastating because there are no symptoms.
With the current technologies and most advanced equipment, a Bone Mineral Density test can not only measure bone mass but also indicate whether vertebrae are deformed.
The National Osteoporosis Foundation recommends the Bone Mineral Density test for:
- any woman over 65
- postmenopausal women with fractures
- any women considering hormone replacement therapy.
The Bone Mineral Density test is simple, quick, and painless. Your BMD test will give a result called a T-SCORE; if your T-score is less than –1.0, talk to your doctor about treatment options.
