Bone densitometry is also known as a bone density scan or dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). It is a procedure that examines the health of your bones by measuring their mineral content.
The test uses a small dose of ionising radiation to produce pictures of the inside of the body (usually the lumbar spine, hips and occasionally the wrist) to measure bone loss. Bone densitometry is the most commonly used procedure to diagnose osteoporosis in its earliest stages and the potential risk for bone fractures.
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