Until recently, osteoporosis (bone loss) was often undiagnosed, progressing silently over the years, until a fracture occurred, with sometime disastrous results. With the development of Dual-Energy x-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) scan, early diagnosis is possible and fractures associated with this disease can be prevented. In this safe painless 10-minute scan, minimal radiation (less than 1/20th of a chest x-ray) is used to determine the bone density of the spine, hip or wrist. All of our DEXA diagnostic technologists are highly skilled professionals who are certified in the field of radiology and receive continuous training in bone mineral analysis. |
