DEXA / Bone
DEXA — Bone Density Scan (BMD)
📍 Body Part: Lumbar Spine & Hip
🖥 Equipment: DEXA Scanner
⏱ Duration: 20 min
About This Scan
DEXA (Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry) is the gold standard for measuring bone mineral density (BMD). The T-score determines bone health: • Normal: T-score ? ?1.0 • Osteopenia: ?2.5 to ?1.0 • Osteoporosis: T-score ? ?2.5 Recommended for women over 65, post-menopausal women, and anyone with risk factors for fracture.
📋 Preparation Instructions
Do not take calcium supplements for 24 hours before the scan. Wear comfortable, metal-free clothing. Inform the technician if you have had a barium study or contrast injection in the last week.