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10 Ιαν 2021 · A DEXA scan is a bone density test. Other names for it are bone densitometry, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, or DXA test. It uses enhanced X-ray technology to measure the amount of bone you have. It’s a common test for men and women older than 50 at risk of developing osteoporosis. A DEXA scan is the gold standard for measuring bone ...
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You may be able to get a DEXA scan at a private hospital or clinic without a referral. But a qualified health professional will need to authorise it. Arrangements vary at different hospitals, so check what your hospital or clinic’s procedures are.
A DXA scan can help to diagnose osteoporosis or identify if you are at risk of developing it in the future. It can also be used to detect other bone disorders and conditions, such as osteopenia, brittle bone disease, and osteomalacia.
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This simple scan is quick and painless. You will need to lie down on an examining table where two low-dose X-rays are used to measure the bone density of two areas of your skeleton - usually the lumbar spine and both hips. These are the two main areas at risk of fractures caused by osteoporosis. The test takes about 10 minutes.
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