About This Service
Our DEXA (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) scanner is the gold standard for measuring bone mineral density. This painless, quick scan helps detect osteoporosis and assess fracture risk before a break occurs.
Common Uses
- Osteoporosis screening and diagnosis
- Fracture risk assessment
- Monitoring bone density treatment effectiveness
- Post-menopausal women screening
- Steroid therapy monitoring
- Body composition analysis
How to Prepare
Arrive 15 minutes early with your referral or prescription and your insurance card. No fasting is needed, but skip calcium supplements for 24 hours before your scan. Wear loose, comfortable clothing without zippers, snaps, or metal, and leave jewelry at home. Tell us if you have had a barium study or a contrast injection in the past week, or if there is any chance you may be pregnant. The scan is painless and takes about 10-15 minutes.
